Chiefs 2023
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it was mentioned in the Southland v NH match thread by @Nogusta on the weekend and he usually has good sauce!
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I doubt Retallick stays post-2023 RWC so the Chiefs need to do everything they can to retain the locks they currently have.
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Does this mean MSR is a replacement for Brown...meaning Ah Kuoi can slot into the role Brown filled...6/Lock, he has done that well for BOP this season
@OleOleOle said in Chiefs 2023:
Does this mean MSR is a replacement for Brown...meaning Ah Kuoi can slot into the role Brown filled...6/Lock, he has done that well for BOP this season
Good call. Interesting for MSR to pick Chiefs though given the second row numbers there already. Maybe they all know something about time management for BBBR in the RWC year?
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I still believe that the Chiefs will be lacking cover for Cane unless someone else is leaving, or one less back is selected. I don't want to see Luke Jacobson being used there, or Boshier.
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@Tim For a backup openside, the main options within the franchise area would be Mitch Jacobson, Jacob Norris and Tom Florence. All have been playing well, although Florence has been absent a lot.
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@Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2023:
Can't stand MSR. Dude is a disgrace.
I personally thought he should have received a far bigger punishment for his crime.
However, he’s allowed to play professional rugby and is a good player and I’d like the Chiefs to have good players.
Scruples schmuples.
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https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/kaylum-boshier-re-signs-for-2023
Hallelujah some Chiefs signing news
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Ah Kuoi, BBBR and Vaa'i are all locked in for next year. If the rumours of MSR are true who misses out from McWhannell and Lord?
I can see the point of MSR taking BBBRs spot in the roster from 2024 but cant see them carrying 6 locks next year to make it happen.
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I hope McWhannell isn't going anywhere, but the Blues wouldn't say no.
I don't think that Ah Kuoi will be considered as a frontline lock in the future, more a 6 who can play lock. The Chiefs need to keep the players they've got because you seldom get them back.
PGS's future might make things a little clearer, if he asks for an early release.
McMillan has talked about having better squad balance for 2023. To me, that applies to the loose forwards and outside backs.
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I hope McWhannell isn't going anywhere, but the Blues wouldn't say no.
I don't think that Ah Kuoi will be considered as a frontline lock in the future, more a 6 who can play lock. The Chiefs need to keep the players they've got because you seldom get them back.
PGS's future might make things a little clearer, if he asks for an early release.
McMillan has talked about having better squad balance for 2023. To me, that applies to the loose forwards and outside backs.
@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2023:
I hope McWhannell isn't going anywhere, but the Blues wouldn't say no.
I don't think that Ah Kuoi will be considered as a frontline lock in the future, more a 6 who can play lock. The Chiefs need to keep the players they've got because you seldom get them back.
PGS's future might make things a little clearer, if he asks for an early release.
McMillan has talked about having better squad balance for 2023. To me, that applies to the loose forwards and outside backs.
I guess that MSR could push Ah Kuoi into Mitch Browns 'spot' in the squad as a loosie. 10 loosies on the roster is also over the top although there does seem to be some banking for the future.
