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Chiefs 2023

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    From the highlanders thread it seems maanaki Selby reckit is joining the chiefs

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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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        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

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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

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          @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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              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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              @Bovidae Anyone standing out in NPC?

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                @Bovidae Anyone standing out in NPC?

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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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                  CM can't add much to the options at the moment sadly. Bit of a dry zone for opensiders of quality at the moment.

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                    Can't stand MSR. Dude is a disgrace.

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                      Can't stand MSR. Dude is a disgrace.

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                      @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2023:

                      Can't stand MSR. Dude is a disgrace.

                      Has a disgraceful past for sure. I have no idea how 'reformed' he is now so can't add much else.
                      I haven't heard of any trouble since so maybe he learned?

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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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                        @Bovidae I felt Veveni Lasaqa played more strongly than Norris when given the chance. But, Adam Brash is quite explosive and worth a look too in my view.

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                          McCurran has been consistently good in the NPC. He may lack experience but not mongrel.

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                            Can't stand MSR. Dude is a disgrace.

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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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                                https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/kaylum-boshier-re-signs-for-2023

                                Hallelujah some Chiefs signing news

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                                @Yeetyaah

                                Only 1 year for a 23-year old. Seems a little odd.

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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.
                                  McWhannell is too good to not play Super so where does he go?

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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.

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                                      @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.

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                                        As I've mentioned, the Chiefs need another specialist no.7 to backup Cane. Those problems were evident this season when he was injured, as moving a player from their preferred (better) position isn't a good solution.

                                        I hope that the MSR rumour isn't true.

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                                          As I've mentioned, the Chiefs need another specialist no.7 to backup Cane. Those problems were evident this season when he was injured, as moving a player from their preferred (better) position isn't a good solution.

                                          I hope that the MSR rumour isn't true.

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                                          @Bovidae honestly wouldn't mind if McCurran got the backup 7 spot

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