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Chiefs 2023

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  • YeetyaahY Offline
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    Are there any actual rumours around Bridge to the Chiefs or are we just stirring the pot 😬

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      #94

      What's Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepken's contract like at the Blues? Surely being a Naki boy the Chiefs would be looking at him considering his limited minutes in Auckland... just a thought.

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      • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

        What's Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepken's contract like at the Blues? Surely being a Naki boy the Chiefs would be looking at him considering his limited minutes in Auckland... just a thought.

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        @Canes4life I've mentioned that he could be a target, for the reasons you state.

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        • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

          What's Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepken's contract like at the Blues? Surely being a Naki boy the Chiefs would be looking at him considering his limited minutes in Auckland... just a thought.

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          @Canes4life he posted on his Instagram and it seemed like he was leaving. Some of the Blues players were commenting seeming like they were kinda saying goodbye

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          • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

            @Canes4life he posted on his Instagram and it seemed like he was leaving. Some of the Blues players were commenting seeming like they were kinda saying goodbye

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            @Yeetyaah that probably says it all then, he will be an exciting acquisition.

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            • Canes4lifeC Canes4life

              @Yeetyaah that probably says it all then, he will be an exciting acquisition.

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              @Canes4life I will never forget the day JRK went down to chch & was instrumental in the Naki securing the shield for a week

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              • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

                @Canes4life he posted on his Instagram and it seemed like he was leaving. Some of the Blues players were commenting seeming like they were kinda saying goodbye

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                @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2023:

                @Canes4life he posted on his Instagram and it seemed like he was leaving. Some of the Blues players were commenting seeming like they were kinda saying goodbye

                The Blues signed him for 3 years, so he should have one more left. I guess he could be released early like Narawa was? Fullback is well covered and he’s been passed by Lam in the wing rankings

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                  @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2023:

                  @Canes4life he posted on his Instagram and it seemed like he was leaving. Some of the Blues players were commenting seeming like they were kinda saying goodbye

                  The Blues signed him for 3 years, so he should have one more left. I guess he could be released early like Narawa was? Fullback is well covered and he’s been passed by Lam in the wing rankings

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                  @Duluth said in Chiefs 2023:

                  @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2023:

                  @Canes4life he posted on his Instagram and it seemed like he was leaving. Some of the Blues players were commenting seeming like they were kinda saying goodbye

                  The Blues signed him for 3 years, so he should have one more left. I guess he could be released early like Narawa was? Fullback is well covered and he’s been passed by Lam in the wing rankings

                  He would be an immediate upgrade for us and would start somewhere (14,15).

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                    "The inside word is he will be moving] to the Chiefs"…
                    Whispers of Bridge’s potential move from the Crusaders to the Chiefs comes as he nears the end of his four-season deal with the Christchurch-based outfit, which expires this year.

                    https://www.rugbypass.com/news/all-blacks-outcast-george-bridge-linked-to-super-rugby-pacific-switch/

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                    • Daffy JaffyD Daffy Jaffy

                      "The inside word is he will be moving] to the Chiefs"…
                      Whispers of Bridge’s potential move from the Crusaders to the Chiefs comes as he nears the end of his four-season deal with the Christchurch-based outfit, which expires this year.

                      https://www.rugbypass.com/news/all-blacks-outcast-george-bridge-linked-to-super-rugby-pacific-switch/

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                      @Daffy-Jaffy there'll be a parade in Hamilton If Bridge in a chiefs jersey comes to fruition

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                        @Daffy-Jaffy there'll be a parade in Hamilton If Bridge in a chiefs jersey comes to fruition

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                        @FakatavaAllBlack Nah, we'll be storming Chiefs HQ.

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                        • GrooterG Grooter

                          @Daffy-Jaffy there'll be a parade in Hamilton If Bridge in a chiefs jersey comes to fruition

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                          @FakatavaAllBlack I would welcome him. Quality Super rugby player in an area we are very weak.

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                          • Daffy JaffyD Daffy Jaffy

                            "The inside word is he will be moving] to the Chiefs"…
                            Whispers of Bridge’s potential move from the Crusaders to the Chiefs comes as he nears the end of his four-season deal with the Christchurch-based outfit, which expires this year.

                            https://www.rugbypass.com/news/all-blacks-outcast-george-bridge-linked-to-super-rugby-pacific-switch/

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                            @Daffy-Jaffy get fuuuuuuucked. Classic Rugbypass shit, they wrote the whole article based on what Beaver thought might happen not based on any rumours.

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                              @Daffy-Jaffy get fuuuuuuucked. Classic Rugbypass shit, they wrote the whole article based on what Beaver thought might happen not based on any rumours.

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                              @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2023:

                              @Daffy-Jaffy get fuuuuuuucked. Classic Rugbypass shit, they wrote the whole article based on what Beaver thought might happen not based on any rumours.

                              I think it's going to happen though. He kind of has to move, so it's either Landers or Chiefs, as the Canes already have their fill of past AB left wingers.

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                                I don't see Bridge as an upgrade on what the Chiefs have had, especially if he is as slow as he looked this season. I'd rather target JRK or Fihaki.

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                                  we have free two spots up so one could go on a bridge. other one maybe on one of the sevens guys leo or Tangitau. not convinced on JTK on last years form with taranaki but would still be a upgrade.See jordans of contract maybe should start rumor about him.
                                  would prefer we didnt sign bridge though

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                                    There might only be one free spot available if Ioane is re-signed and no one else leaves, because DMac is back too.

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                                      potential signing in no order just to start discussion
                                      leo
                                      Tangitau
                                      fihaki
                                      JTK
                                      naholo younger
                                      springer
                                      AJ lam
                                      bridge
                                      jordon

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                                      • BovidaeB Bovidae

                                        There might only be one free spot available if Ioane is re-signed and no one else leaves, because DMac is back too.

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                                        @Bovidae
                                        even with dmac at full back would make no sence to carry gatland,trask,reihana and ioane unless they have years on contract and wont move

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                                          @ploughboy Gatland still has 1 year left on his contract. Trask was rumoured to sign a long-term (5-yr) contract so would still have a year or two left. Reihana might be coming off-contract so might be the most at risk. If DMac is going to play 1st 5 there is little point in signing Ioane.

                                          As for wingers, Lam and Rayasi would be at the top of my list for non-regular starters.

                                          I mentioned him earlier in this thread but I would be looking at Taniela Filimone. He's young and has some size and speed, and covers centre and wing. Ex-RBHS and Chiefs age-group now playing in Manawatu. He was also in the Chiefs WTG so the coaches know him.

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