Chiefs vs Highlanders
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<p>I said last week the Chiefs are not gonna get near the title with this forward pack. Apart from Retallick they are abysmal especially the loose forwards. Highlanders like the Sharks and Hurricanes before them have stopped them dead, made recycling a struggle while being able to recycle their own ball fast and easily. Really missing Liam Mesam. Sam Cane is probably a automatic All Black selection which is lucky for him.</p>
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<p>Great post we havn't even been able to neutralise Naholo at the breakdown let alone the opposition loose forwards. While the Landers have recycled their own ball quickly all night.</p>
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<p>Sam Cane has not looked the part in this game. He has in other games though so perhaps just an off night?</p>
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<p>Michael Leitch has also been good in other matches.</p>
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<p>Certainly something has not clicked for the Cheifs. I personally question our tactics. Some incorrect kick vs run decisions were made.</p> -
<p>with time still on the clock, surely he shoulda tried to get a little closer to the posts?</p>
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<p>fitting that Naholo has the last say.</p>
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Why does Naholo keep on limping!!
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="SammyC" data-cid="577765" data-time="1462612018"><p>
Well at least when the Chiefs lose this all you blokes can spend the week bitching about the referee.<br><br>
Overlooking the fact that Dave Rennie has once again been outcoached by Jamie Joseph</p></blockquote> -
<p>bloody entertaining game, and some great banter on here.</p>
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<p>Hope Nagtai is not cited.</p>
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<p>Lima better than Aaron tonight</p>
<p>Cane and BBBR seem to be alone out there at times.</p>
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<p>Landers defense was brilliant and just played really selflessly. That's what they should have done to Sharks and Reds.</p>
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<p>NZ conference is freaky good and making a mockery of this shitty conference system</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Siam" data-cid="577789" data-time="1462612916"><p>Well, that was all pretty easy.<br><br>
At least that last try scorer was happy with the game and result by the looks of it</p></blockquote>
It was his first touch and try in Super rugby. Nice moment IMO.<br><br>
Who was the tackler that stopped Naholo scoring at the end? Same bloke? Great wheels, thought Naholo was away. -
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<p>Good win in the end for the Highlanders, these NZ derby matches are going to start sorting the table out a bit.</p>
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<p>They're the best games to watch by a loooong margin.</p> -
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Well at least when the Chiefs lose this all you blokes can spend the week bitching about the referee.<br><br>
Overlooking the fact that Dave Rennie has once again been outcoached by Jamie Joseph</p></blockquote></blockquote>
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Agree 100%. <br><br>
Rennie outcoached. <br><br>
If Joseph can get a good performance out of L Whitelock then he's a genius. <br><br>
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That smile from Ben Smith in the post match was quite telling when Sumo mentioned Naholo. He really means a lot to this team.
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Mattasaurus" data-cid="577797" data-time="1462613153"><p>They're the best games to watch by a loooong margin.</p></blockquote>
I dunno. I quite enjoyed watching the Chiefs give the Brumbies a hiding in Canberra, for example... :)<br><br>
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<p>Would be an even bigger farce if that's the case. There is clear criteria that says RC if player lands on head/ neck which Dixon didn't do.</p>
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<p>They're the best games to watch by a loooong margin.</p>
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<p>TBH, I don't actually like them, I prefer supporting a NZ team over a foreign team (and the Crusaders of course). </p> -
<p>All this does is tightens up the NZ conference...especially if the canes and Blues pick up wins.</p>
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<p>Crusaders 37</p>
<p>Chiefs 37</p>
<p>Highlanders 32</p>
<p>Hurricanes 31</p>
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<p>D-Mac has been very poor tonight</p>
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<p>You'd swear he was only aged 21 or something...</p>
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<p>He just needs to settle it down a bit. Anyway, Chris Rattue was calling for him to replace Cruden as the Chiefs 10, which is always the kiss of death. Much like when he said Ben Smith wasn't any good...</p> -
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<p>Once again Bird has been a passenger. Miles from higher honours.</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="hurricane" data-cid="577804" data-time="1462613375"><p>I think a factor in the win was simply "the Landers had Naholo back".<br><br>
The bloke scored two tries that perhaps some other wingers may not have scored, and was annoying at the breakdown all night.</p></blockquote>
He was very influential. Not much fun for Chiefs fans tonight but very exciting for ABs fans. Fuck that's an impressive first game back after a broken leg. Can see why Hansen wants him in black so bad.
