Reds v Chiefs
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Reds
Feao Fotuaika, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Taniela Tupou, Ryan Smith, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Angus Scott-Young, Liam Wright (co-c), Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott, James O'Connor, Filipo Daugunu, Isaac Henry, Hunter Paisami, Suliasi Vunvalu, Bryce HegartyReserves: Josh Nasser, Dane Zander, Zane Nonggorr, Seru Uru, Fraser McReight, Kalani Thomas, Hamish Stewart, Ilaisa Droasese
In: Ilaisa Droasese, Zane Nonggorr, Josh Nasser
Out: Jock Campbell, Harry Hoopert, Alex Mafi
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Gallagher Chiefs:
- Aidan Ross (45)
- Bradley Slater (22)
- Angus Ta’avao (44)
- Mitchell Brown (53)
- Tupou Vaa’i (16)
- Pita Gus Sowakula (36)
- Lachlan Boshier (61)
- Luke Jacobson (34)
- Brad Weber (95)
- Damian McKenzie (94)
- Chase Tiatia (8)
- Alex Nankivell (40)
- Anton Lienert-Brown (91)
- Bailyn Sullivan (6)
- Kaleb Trask (14)
Reserves:
16. Samisoni Taukei’aho (46)
17. Reuben O’Neill (12)
18. Sione Mafileo (7)
19. Zane Kapeli (4)
20. Liam Messam (182)
21. Xavier Roe (3)
22. Quinn Tupaea (16)
23. Shaun Stevenson (59)Unavailable for selection:
Jonah Lowe (hamstring), Kaylum Boshier (shoulder), Laghlan McWhannell (knee), Mitchell Karpik (knee), Naitoa Ah Kuoi (neck), Rivez Reihana (shoulder), Sam Cane (shoulder/pectoral), Samipeni Finau (shoulder), Sean Wainui (hamstring), Simon Parker (foot). -
Haven't the Chiefs named a replacement for ENS? Tiatia is already average at fullback, but he's even further from being a good wing. In the absence of Lowe, I'd be inclined to give Wrampling a run, not Tiatia.
@stargazer yeah I'm not a fan of Tiatia on the wing.
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So let's play a short lock and a hooker that can't throw straight.
I told you Tiatia must have some photos.
@Stargazer Naholo is training with them so is likely ENS's replacement.
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I like that backline 7 and subs but worry a lot about the forward selections. Tiatia and Sullivan will challenge defenders if they get ball.
The line out has been very unreliable so they make it highly dependent on one guy... I can only assume Taukeiaho and Kapeli in reserves for a big second half against a reds pack that have been steamrolling opponents in last 20 minutes. Hope I am proven wrong and the chosen starting forwards show far more accuracy and stamina this week... And that the determination does not tail off in last 20. -
Haven't the Chiefs named a replacement for ENS? Tiatia is already average at fullback, but he's even further from being a good wing. In the absence of Lowe, I'd be inclined to give Wrampling a run, not Tiatia.
@stargazer Lowe is so overrated what r u on about
