Chiefs 2022

gt12

@chris said in Chiefs 2022:

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:

@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:

Stevenson is signed until 2023.

I'd like ENS to be the fullback but I expect McMillan will favour Trask. Just as long it isn't Tiatia.

I wonder if we’ll get a surprise?

There was the rumor in the Blues thread about Fihaki - if that happened I’d be stoked as he looks really good and could challenge for a wing spot.

No Mate false rumour that one.

Dammit. I reckon that kid could wear a black shirt - I’m not sure why they wanted Kini.

Yeetyaah

@gt12 was there? I didn't see anything about that. Might be wrong but isn't he a 10 and also quite small?

Chris

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:

@chris said in Chiefs 2022:

@gt12 said in Chiefs 2022:

@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:

Stevenson is signed until 2023.

I'd like ENS to be the fullback but I expect McMillan will favour Trask. Just as long it isn't Tiatia.

I wonder if we’ll get a surprise?

There was the rumor in the Blues thread about Fihaki - if that happened I’d be stoked as he looks really good and could challenge for a wing spot.

No Mate false rumour that one.

Dammit. I reckon that kid could wear a black shirt - I’m not sure why they wanted Kini.

To replace Matale, Fihaki being lined a up as a FB.

Chris

@yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2022:

@gt12 was there? I didn't see anything about that. Might be wrong but isn't he a 10 and also quite small?

Fihaki is a FB/ Wing. 6ft 4,100kg

gt12

@yeetyaah said in Chiefs 2022:

@gt12 was there? I didn't see anything about that. Might be wrong but isn't he a 10 and also quite small?

He’s big.

Bovidae

Narawa is fast but he isn't that big either. Similar height and weight to Lowe and ENS.

ARHS

I think Narawa has the potential to end up premier wing for Chiefs next year. Wainui the best currently.

Bovidae

So what is the Chiefs starting backline looking like now?

9 Weber
10 Ioane
11 Wainui/ENS
12 Tupaea
13 ALB
14 Lowe/Narawa
15 Trask/ENS/Stevenson

Crucial

@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:

So what is the Chiefs starting backline looking like now?

9 Weber
10 Ioane
11 Wainui/ENS
12 Tupaea
13 ALB
14 Lowe/Narawa
15 Trask/ENS/Stevenson

There's a fair bit of love for Wainui among the coaches. I seem to remember them commenting on his professional approach and experience. Something they will value.
I would like to see ENS at 15 but even Counties won't/don't give him a shot there. Maybe a bench spot in the 'top' setup?
They like a kicking option at 15 so Trask will likely get the nod. Stevenson has a massive boot but only seems to use it as last option under pressure. Would like to see him develop and start using that kick to better effect turning teams around/50/22s etc.

Bovidae

@crucial That is who I think McMillan will select, not my own preferences. Wainui is one of the leaders so I expect him to be on the left wing. 5 tries in his last game there.

I'm not sold on Trask under the high ball from fullback. ENS would give you some of the x-factor we will miss from DMac on the counter-attack.

Crucial

@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:

@crucial That is who I think McMillan will select, not my own preferences. Wainui is one of the leaders so I expect him to be on the left wing. 5 tries in his last game there.

I'm not sold on Trask under the high ball from fullback. ENS would give you some of the x-factor we will miss from DMac on the counter-attack.

Agree. ENS naturally looks for space which means that as a winger he cuts in a bit too much. I'd love to see him get developed as a 15.

Crucial

@tim said in Chiefs 2022:

@bovidae

So what's your game day pack looking like? Assuming Moli isn't available, something like this?

1 Ross
2 Taukei'aho
3 Mafileo
4 Retallick
5 Vaa'i
6 Finau
7 Cane
8 Jacobson

16 Slater
17 O'Neill
18 Ta'avao
19 Ah Kuoi
20 Sowakula

Lord may have just moved past Ah Kuoi in the pecking order.
We never have our locking stocks at full strength but that's 4 good options now.
The whole pack and depth is pretty good really.

Bovidae

Ah Kuoi is also a no-show in the NPC so far. I wouldn't read too much into it. Good to have some options and Lord is a 2m+ lock.

Dice

@crucial said in Chiefs 2022:

@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:

So what is the Chiefs starting backline looking like now?

9 Weber
10 Ioane
11 Wainui/ENS
12 Tupaea
13 ALB
14 Lowe/Narawa
15 Trask/ENS/Stevenson

There's a fair bit of love for Wainui among the coaches. I seem to remember them commenting on his professional approach and experience. Something they will value.
I would like to see ENS at 15 but even Counties won't/don't give him a shot there. Maybe a bench spot in the 'top' setup?
They like a kicking option at 15 so Trask will likely get the nod. Stevenson has a massive boot but only seems to use it as last option under pressure. Would like to see him develop and start using that kick to better effect turning teams around/50/22s etc.

He plays mostly at fullback for Counties. He's only ever had two starts on the wing for Counties.

He sometimes finishes games on the wing though, usually when Laulala comes off the bench.

mikey07

@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:

It appears that Narawa has signed for the Chiefs but is he any better than what the Chiefs currently have?

Lowe
ENS
Wainui
Stevenson

I don't think he is a guaranteed starter.

Interesting the Blues never re signed him.

Crucial

@dice said in Chiefs 2022:

@crucial said in Chiefs 2022:

@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:

So what is the Chiefs starting backline looking like now?

9 Weber
10 Ioane
11 Wainui/ENS
12 Tupaea
13 ALB
14 Lowe/Narawa
15 Trask/ENS/Stevenson

There's a fair bit of love for Wainui among the coaches. I seem to remember them commenting on his professional approach and experience. Something they will value.
I would like to see ENS at 15 but even Counties won't/don't give him a shot there. Maybe a bench spot in the 'top' setup?
They like a kicking option at 15 so Trask will likely get the nod. Stevenson has a massive boot but only seems to use it as last option under pressure. Would like to see him develop and start using that kick to better effect turning teams around/50/22s etc.

He plays mostly at fullback for Counties. He's only ever had two starts on the wing for Counties.

He sometimes finishes games on the wing though, usually when Laulala comes off the bench.

You're right. I don't know why I was under the impression he wasn't getting starts at 15.Must be my old-timers.

Stargazer

https://twitter.com/NZRugbyHeaven/status/1444833285876576261

Bovidae

Unfortunately there is nothing in that article about the squad or possible additions to the coaching staff.

Duluth

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300422403/josh-ioanes-resurgence-set-to-be-key-project-for-chiefs-coach-clayton-mcmillan

Getting out of Dunedin is probably a good thing

cliff

@crucial I bet kaylum boshier could sneak in there somewhere I liked his physicality when he played

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