Chiefs 2023
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The Chiefs Development-Chiefs U20s game really was men against boys. You forget about the size difference between 18/19 yr olds and fully professional players with a few more years of S&C behind them. The Dev team dominated physically - at the breakdown, in the tackle and in the scrum.
For the Chiefs, McWhannell continues to impress and made plenty of metres as a midfield runner. The midfield combo of Rona and Tuhakaraina also looked good. TTT came back on the field for the last quarter on the wing and scored the final try.
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@SBW1 said in Chiefs 2023:
@Bovidae TKB? Thought he was touted as a possible Wallaby.
Probably just catching up with some former teammates. I doubt he is interested in playing for the Wallabies now that Rennie has been sacked.
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@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2023:
TKB was at Chiefs training. The Top 14 is in season so maybe he is injured?
No, he just got some time off for a holiday in NZ. He'll only miss two games.
https://twitter.com/Bleu_Rochelle/status/1628749632141393922
Who knows, maybe talking to the Chiefs/NZR for a return to NZ? I don't know when his contract with La Rochelle expires. -
Chiefs’ top 5 points-scorers
Damian McKenzie: 887 (96 matches)
Stephen Donald: 886 (105)
Aaron Cruden: 721 (100)
Glen Jackson: 481 (60)
David Hill: 389 (58)
Chiefs’ top 5 try-scorers
Sitiveni Sivivatu: 42 (89)
Lelia Masaga: 38 (91)
Roger Randle: 32 (59)
Liam Messam: 31 (183)
Damian McKenzie: 30 (96)
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@Bovidae said in Chiefs 2023:
TKB was at Chiefs training. The Top 14 is in season so maybe he is injured?
No, he just got some time off for a holiday in NZ. He'll only miss two games.
https://twitter.com/Bleu_Rochelle/status/1628749632141393922
Who knows, maybe talking to the Chiefs/NZR for a return to NZ? I don't know when his contract with La Rochelle expires.@Stargazer
With Weber leaving after the RWC, TKB could bring his experience to the youngsters (Ratima, Roe). -
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With Weber leaving after the RWC, TKB could bring his experience to the youngsters (Ratima, Roe). -
@cgrant That would be a pretty good outcome, however it does seem strange that he was being seriously courted by Rennie and the Wallabies. Wonder if it is a clue that Rennie could also be headed the Chiefs way.
@SBW1 said in Chiefs 2023:
@cgrant That would be a pretty good outcome, however it does seem strange that he was being seriously courted by Rennie and the Wallabies. Wonder if it is a clue that Rennie could also be headed the Chiefs way.
He's a good halfback to have in the team, hope his form is still good!
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ALB out for three weeks
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/131378720/all-black-anton-lienertbrown-set-for-short-stint-on-the-sidelines-because-of-ankle-injury
“He's walking around in a moon boot, but that's a more precautionary measure,” McMillan said on Thursday.“This early in the season, with his recent history of injuries, we're taking a conservative approach.”
McMillan said it would “probably be three weeks” before he could return to play, so he will miss their Super Round fixture against Moana Pasifika in Melbourne on Saturday.
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In the head calculator has the average score over 4 Chiefs/ Chiefs Manawa games this season as
Chiefs 46
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@SBW1 said in Chiefs 2023:
@Crucial Any news on Boshier's return to NZ?
No idea. Didn't know he was. He got the big snub here from ABs and I cant see that changing so he is better of where the money is.
One of the few genuine fetchers we had in NZ and wasn't even given a shot. -
Boshier signed a two-year deal with Panasonic, so this would be the last year of that contract. If he is happy in Japan I see no reason why he will come back.
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I didn't take much notice when the draw came out but after the first round win the Chiefs have a pretty good draw to establish a high table placing.
MP, Landers, Rebels, Tahs...
Some AB resting needs to happen before April though with Blues, Canes, Saders
All in all a draw that would be quite good to plan a campaign on.
