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Chiefs 2023

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  • CrucialC Crucial

    @taniwharugby said in Chiefs 2023:

    @Crucial the ABs are doing work together too

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CnxgiM5BoL_/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    Yeah, but I dont think they did the bronco at the same time. Most of the squad did an indoor test and these photos were of them completing it outdoors.

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    @Crucial these pics still show them also doing bronco in AB camp...just means they doing work at AB and super level I guess

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    • mariner4lifeM mariner4life

      @kiwi_expat because, unlike the other sides, the Chiefs have elite coaching to make up for a lack of elite talent

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      @mariner4life said in Chiefs 2023:

      @kiwi_expat because, unlike the other sides, the Chiefs have elite coaching to make up for a lack of elite talent

      I notice no one has - so far - has suggested the Chiefs have the elite fans?

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      • taniwharugbyT taniwharugby

        @Crucial these pics still show them also doing bronco in AB camp...just means they doing work at AB and super level I guess

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        @taniwharugby said in Chiefs 2023:

        @Crucial these pics still show them also doing bronco in AB camp...just means they doing work at AB and super level I guess

        I don’t think the ABs have had a camp have they? That’s probably an old photo.

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        • CrucialC Crucial

          @taniwharugby said in Chiefs 2023:

          @Crucial these pics still show them also doing bronco in AB camp...just means they doing work at AB and super level I guess

          I don’t think the ABs have had a camp have they? That’s probably an old photo.

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          @Crucial seems like they just did. There's photos on socials but no news anywhere

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          • CrucialC Crucial

            @taniwharugby said in Chiefs 2023:

            @Crucial these pics still show them also doing bronco in AB camp...just means they doing work at AB and super level I guess

            I don’t think the ABs have had a camp have they? That’s probably an old photo.

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            @Crucial They're all assembling in camp this week (I think since last Friday). It was mentioned in one of the articles in the media (can't remember which one).

            Edit: here is one quote from the article about Fakatava:

            Dermody revealed on Wednesday that Fakatava was successfully putting pressure on the joint, had progressed well past the straight-line running phase, and would be part of an All Blacks camp scheduled for next week.

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            • YeetyaahY Yeetyaah

              @Crucial seems like they just did. There's photos on socials but no news anywhere

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              @Yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2023:

              @Crucial seems like they just did. There's photos on socials but no news anywhere

              OK. Seems like I am the one that is confused. I can’t ever remember an AB training camp this early in the year. In fact the team selection later in the year is usually the first indication of a squad.

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                I see that DMac is part of the AB camp. I doubt we'll find out which other AB XV players were invited.

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                • BovidaeB Bovidae

                  I see that DMac is part of the AB camp. I doubt we'll find out which other AB XV players were invited.

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                  @Bovidae I think Tuipulotu is there as well.

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                  • mariner4lifeM mariner4life

                    that photo...

                    this is supposed to be a professional organisation right? look at that photo. That's park football right there.

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                    @mariner4life said in Chiefs 2023:

                    that photo...

                    this is supposed to be a professional organisation right? look at that photo. That's park football right there.

                    The motor on Ross boss is a beaut. The Hutt's finest right there.

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                    • BovidaeB Bovidae

                      I see that DMac is part of the AB camp. I doubt we'll find out which other AB XV players were invited.

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                      @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2023:

                      I see that DMac is part of the AB camp. I doubt we'll find out which other AB XV players were invited.

                      I think they have a fairly loose squad training early in WC year? I know usually they have had meetings of leadership group of team by now.

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                          More info here:

                          https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/pukekohe-to-host-chiefs-rugby-club-pre-season-games

                          The Chiefs must be playing another preseason game the week before.

                          Edit: Moana Pasifika is available to play.

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                            TTT is back with the Chiefs as Roe's injury replacement. A big chance for Ratima now to get regular minutes.

                            Just as one door shut, another one has opened for Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, with the former All Blacks halfback to return to the Chiefs for this year’s Super Rugby Pacific season.

                            Having gone unwanted among the Kiwi clubs for 2023, the 27-year-old had got a reprieve in being drafted into the Highlanders as injury cover for Folau Fakatava, but with Fakatava making better than expected progress in his non-surgical recovery from an ACL injury, it was back out into the cold for Tahuriorangi.

                            That was until his former Chiefs side came calling, with Xavier Roe ruled out for the season after opting for surgery on a niggling shoulder injury.

                            https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300802360/xavier-roe-injury-opens-door-for-te-toiroa-tahuriorangi-to-make-chiefs-return

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                            • BovidaeB Bovidae

                              TTT is back with the Chiefs as Roe's injury replacement. A big chance for Ratima now to get regular minutes.

                              Just as one door shut, another one has opened for Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, with the former All Blacks halfback to return to the Chiefs for this year’s Super Rugby Pacific season.

                              Having gone unwanted among the Kiwi clubs for 2023, the 27-year-old had got a reprieve in being drafted into the Highlanders as injury cover for Folau Fakatava, but with Fakatava making better than expected progress in his non-surgical recovery from an ACL injury, it was back out into the cold for Tahuriorangi.

                              That was until his former Chiefs side came calling, with Xavier Roe ruled out for the season after opting for surgery on a niggling shoulder injury.

                              https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300802360/xavier-roe-injury-opens-door-for-te-toiroa-tahuriorangi-to-make-chiefs-return

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                              @Bovidae dude started with the Landers last year as a replacement too haha weird full circle type moment. Gutted for Xavier.

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                                The Chiefs obviously wanted a more experienced player than Adam Lennox or Connor Collins. McMillan knows him well.

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                                • BovidaeB Bovidae

                                  The Chiefs obviously wanted a more experienced player than Adam Lennox or Connor Collins. McMillan knows him well.

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                                  @Bovidae said in Chiefs 2023:

                                  The Chiefs obviously wanted a more experienced player than Adam Lennox or Connor Collins. McMillan knows him well.

                                  Fair call IMO. If Weber was to get injured you at least have some experience around in the backups. Ratima is still developing.

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                                    Official:

                                    https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/tahuriorangi-returns-to-the-gallagher-chiefs-as-replacement

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                                      https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/experienced-pair-to-again-share-the-gallagher-chiefs-captaincy

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                                      • BovidaeB Bovidae

                                        https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/experienced-pair-to-again-share-the-gallagher-chiefs-captaincy

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                                        @Bovidae It may be the last year of captaincy for both. Brad because he's likely to leave NZ after the RWC. Sam, because he'll probably take a sabbatical in 2024.

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                                          Grrrrr! Dmac named at 15 in one of the lineups for the pre-season against MP.
                                          Garland and Ioane named at 10.
                                          I hope that’s not a sign of the season plan

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