Chiefs 2022
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There would only be 8 loose forwards in the squad I posted. Cane, Jacobson, PGS, Finau and 4 others. Brown will likely be the 5th but I don't see him as a starter.
K Boshier might be better used as a 7 as he isn't the biggest no.8 around, but is more physical and robust than Karpik. Florence can play 6 and 7, and has a high workrate. Both Boshier and Florence can back up Cane. Then it comes down to the last loose forward (Karpik/Parker/A. N. Other). Parker has the size and potential to be a really good no.8. He needs to get over his injuries though.
So selecting another winger means one less lock (no McWhannell) or only 3 specialist midfielders. Both seem risky options.
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There would only be 8 loose forwards in the squad I posted. Cane, Jacobson, PGS, Finau and 4 others. Brown will likely be the 5th but I don't see him as a starter.
K Boshier might be better used as a 7 as he isn't the biggest no.8 around, but is more physical and robust than Karpik. Florence can play 6 and 7, and has a high workrate. Both Boshier and Florence can back up Cane. Then it comes down to the last loose forward (Karpik/Parker/A. N. Other). Parker has the size and potential to be a really good no.8. He needs to get over his injuries though.
So selecting another winger means one less lock (no McWhannell) or only 3 specialist midfielders. Both seem risky options.
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There would only be 8 loose forwards in the squad I posted. Cane, Jacobson, PGS, Finau and 4 others. Brown will likely be the 5th but I don't see him as a starter.
K Boshier might be better used as a 7 as he isn't the biggest no.8 around, but is more physical and robust than Karpik. Florence can play 6 and 7, and has a high workrate. Both Boshier and Florence can back up Cane. Then it comes down to the last loose forward (Karpik/Parker/A. N. Other). Parker has the size and potential to be a really good no.8. He needs to get over his injuries though.
So selecting another winger means one less lock (no McWhannell) or only 3 specialist midfielders. Both seem risky options.
@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
There would only be 8 loose forwards in the squad I posted. Cane, Jacobson, PGS, Finau and 4 others. Brown will likely be the 5th but I don't see him as a starter.
K Boshier might be better used as a 7 as he isn't the biggest no.8 around, but is more physical and robust than Karpik. Florence can play 6 and 7, and has a high workrate. Both Boshier and Florence can back up Cane. Then it comes down to the last loose forward (Karpik/Parker/A. N. Other). Parker has the size and potential to be a really good no.8. He needs to get over his injuries though.
So selecting another winger means one less lock (no McWhannell) or only 3 specialist midfielders. Both seem risky options.
Can we edit to see who we know is confirmed and who we suspect?
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@bovidae said in Chiefs 2022:
There would only be 8 loose forwards in the squad I posted. Cane, Jacobson, PGS, Finau and 4 others. Brown will likely be the 5th but I don't see him as a starter.
K Boshier might be better used as a 7 as he isn't the biggest no.8 around, but is more physical and robust than Karpik. Florence can play 6 and 7, and has a high workrate. Both Boshier and Florence can back up Cane. Then it comes down to the last loose forward (Karpik/Parker/A. N. Other). Parker has the size and potential to be a really good no.8. He needs to get over his injuries though.
So selecting another winger means one less lock (no McWhannell) or only 3 specialist midfielders. Both seem risky options.
Can we edit to see who we know is confirmed and who we suspect?
@gt12 The contract situation of the players isn't always released but I have put (in brackets) when each player is contracted to, if that information is known. Players crossed out won't be there, and I have suggested a replacement. Ioane is the only recent signing confirmed.
I think we can assume Cane and Jacobson will be there. The rest of the squad we don't know about for certain.
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What's the story with Kapeli?I know he's older but is a utility loosie and I'd rather see him in the squad than Karpik.
(is he on the Moana Pasikika radar instead?)
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Hearing that North Harbour utility Moses Leo is heading to Bay of Plenty and possibly the Chiefs.
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That is disappointing. But makes some sense if his aim is national sevens squad. If Chiefs lured him and are letting the likes of Wrampling and Kneepkens go then I am annoyed with them.
@arhs said in Chiefs 2022:
That is disappointing. But makes some sense if his aim is national sevens squad. If Chiefs lured him and are letting the likes of Wrampling and Kneepkens go then I am annoyed with them.
Was that on us or did he choose because his partner was up there too? (I seem to remember that his partner also plays)
