Chiefs vs Blues 2022
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@crucial said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:
@tj said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:
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@crazy-horse said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:
I am glad BB has bounced back well, but also a little disappointed Perofeta may not get to show us what he can do starting at 10 against quality opposition.
Flip side is that if Ioane isn't available the 'quality opposition' is Gatland (or worse still, Trask)
What's wrong with Gatland? He's definitely been quality this season, I'd say he's looked the 2nd best 10 behind Perofeta this year.
In flashes, yes. Overall I'd say our depth at 10 in NZ is poor and he is no where near international quality whereas I think Ioane could step up.
I don't think he needs to be international quality, but he is a good quality super player. He's also a different style of 10 than pretty much all the others in the country, not the runner that Barrett, Mounga and Ioane are, but can lead the team around and has more control to his game.
When you think we have Barrett and Mounga, then some youngish guys like Ioane and probably McKenzie to come back, I don't think the depth is so bad.
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@kiwimurph Riccitelli yes, wouldnt be surprised to see Heem move out to the wing with Evans staying at 12 as Clarke will be suspended.
@african-monkey said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:
@kiwimurph Riccitelli yes, wouldnt be surprised to see Heem move out to the wing with Evans staying at 12 as Clarke will be suspended.
McDonald is sure to go with Heem again at 12
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@african-monkey said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:
@kiwimurph Riccitelli yes, wouldnt be surprised to see Heem move out to the wing with Evans staying at 12 as Clarke will be suspended.
McDonald is sure to go with Heem again at 12
Lam or JRK to fill the wing spot.@nogusta lame
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@african-monkey said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:
@kiwimurph Riccitelli yes, wouldnt be surprised to see Heem move out to the wing with Evans staying at 12 as Clarke will be suspended.
McDonald is sure to go with Heem again at 12
Lam or JRK to fill the wing spot.@nogusta said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:
@african-monkey said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:
@kiwimurph Riccitelli yes, wouldnt be surprised to see Heem move out to the wing with Evans staying at 12 as Clarke will be suspended.
McDonald is sure to go with Heem again at 12
Lam or JRK to fill the wing spot.Booo!
Upvote for the sauce, but big fucking booo for the selection (I know its not yours)
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@african-monkey said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:
@kiwimurph Riccitelli yes, wouldnt be surprised to see Heem move out to the wing with Evans staying at 12 as Clarke will be suspended.
McDonald is sure to go with Heem again at 12
Lam or JRK to fill the wing spot.@nogusta said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:
@african-monkey said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:
@kiwimurph Riccitelli yes, wouldnt be surprised to see Heem move out to the wing with Evans staying at 12 as Clarke will be suspended.
McDonald is sure to go with Heem again at 12
Lam or JRK to fill the wing spot.I'd like to see JRK get a chance on the wing. Lam had two chances on the wing last week and didn't really do much.
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https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/gallagher-chiefs-named-to-face-the-blues-in-hamilton-1
Gallagher Chiefs to face the Blues1. Aidan Ross
2. Samisoni Taukei’aho
3. Angus Ta’avao
4. Josh Lord
5. Naitoa Ah Kuoi
6. Kaylum Boshier
7. Sam Cane (cc)
8. Pita Gus Sowakula
9. Brad Weber (cc)
10. Bryn Gatland
11. Etene Nanai-Seturo
12. Alex Nankivell
13. Anton Lienert-Brown
14. Emoni Narawa
15. Kaleb TraskReserves:
16. Bradley Slater
17. Ollie Norris
18. George Dyer
19. Samipeni Finau
20. Luke Jacobson
21. Cortez Ratima
22. Quinn Tupaea
23. Chase TiatiaUnavailable for selection:
Reuben O’Neill, Gideon Wrampling, Simon Parker, Xavier Roe, Brodie Retallick, Josh Ioane, Sione Mafileo, Laghlan McWhannell, Tupou Vaa’i -
Trask is certainly McMillan's pet player. I am very surprised that Stevenson and/or Lowe aren't involved.
Nankivell gets to start in his 50th game.
Jacobson might not be ready to play big minutes yet.
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I'd prefer to see some of the unavailables listed here but I guess you cant control that.
Our front rows (starting and reserve) should be able to cope with what the Blues bring in that regard. Locks are going to have to play big minutes though.
That loose combo went OK and a cameo from Jacobson should be useful.
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Trask is certainly McMillan's pet player. I am very surprised that Stevenson and/or Lowe aren't involved.
Nankivell gets to start in his 50th game.
Jacobson might not be ready to play big minutes yet.
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Confirmed Clarke suspended for 3 weeks.Interesting that must now change players leaping to attempt a charge down.
Probably will see it again as it is an instinctive reaction trying to charge down kicks that way,It will make the box kick etc a more potent weapon. -
Confirmed Clarke suspended for 3 weeks.Interesting that must now change players leaping to attempt a charge down.
Probably will see it again as it is an instinctive reaction trying to charge down kicks that way,It will make the box kick etc a more potent weapon.@chris The end on footage seemed to show Clarke jumping into the running line of the MP winger (rather than straight up) and he lifted his knees up. Box kicks are different in that the kicker is stationary as opposed to this situation where the kicker is running forward after the chip kick.
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@chris The end on footage seemed to show Clarke jumping into the running line of the MP winger (rather than straight up) and he lifted his knees up. Box kicks are different in that the kicker is stationary as opposed to this situation where the kicker is running forward after the chip kick.
@kiwimurph said in Chiefs vs Blues 2022:
@chris The end on footage seemed to show Clarke jumping into the running line of the MP winger (rather than straight up) and he lifted his knees up. Box kicks are different in that the kicker is stationary as opposed to this situation where the kicker is running forward after the chip kick.
They are but still leaping gives a chance for head contact,Well weighted box kicks still bring the defender forward.A risk these days, it might make players hesitant.
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There's a team with a lot of brackets that was posted on the official Aussie rugby page
Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tuungfasi, Luke Romano, Josh Goodhue, Tom Robinson, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Stephen Perofeta, Caleb Clarke/Mark Telea, Bryce Heem, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea/Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, TBC
RESERVES: Ricky Riccitelli, Jordan Lay, Marcel Renata, James Tucker, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Tanieu Tele'a, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens/AJ Lam
Clarke not available, so I presume that means Telea/Lam/JRK back three? Zarn injured? Barrett?
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There's a team with a lot of brackets that was posted on the official Aussie rugby page
Alex Hodgman, Kurt Eklund, Ofa Tuungfasi, Luke Romano, Josh Goodhue, Tom Robinson, Dalton Papalii (c), Hoskins Sotutu, Finlay Christie, Stephen Perofeta, Caleb Clarke/Mark Telea, Bryce Heem, Rieko Ioane, Mark Telea/Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, TBC
RESERVES: Ricky Riccitelli, Jordan Lay, Marcel Renata, James Tucker, Adrian Choat, Sam Nock, Tanieu Tele'a, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens/AJ Lam
Clarke not available, so I presume that means Telea/Lam/JRK back three? Zarn injured? Barrett?
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https://www.blues.rugby/blues-rugby-news/50th-blues-cap-for-captain-papalii
Players not considered: Akira Ioane, Nepo Laulala, Harry Plummer, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Caleb Clarke, Zarn Sullivan.
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Conditions look really good for Saturday - you'd think it should be a good crowd as a Saturday game and some big names playing for both sides.
Excellent to see Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens get a start in a big game like this - it must be remembered he's still only 20 years old.
