Chiefs v Moana Pasifika

[reprobate]

Well that was some thrashing. Reminded me of a slightly lighter version of the Crusaders demolition of the Warratahs back in the day.
Good tactics. Largely good execution. Samisoni was very effective carrying in close, Tupaea gave midfield go-forward, and the forwards and Ratima kept the ball moving fast - then McKenzie getting the ball to space fast just absolutely destroyed MP. A pleasure to watch backs running and passing at pace and with freedom.

[KiwiPie]

@Steven-Harris said in Chiefs v Moana Pasifika:

@sparky for me i dont see Carter in the All Black picture but i will conceed he maybe a chance given that Telea may not been selected because of his impending departure and with Tangitau out and possibly Narawa i guess anythings possible

I'm a Bay fan and a Carter fan but I doubt he will make the ABs. His main strength for being selected for the Chiefs was his ability to cover half-back so I didn't expect him to start so many games. Not sure he is big enough or fast enough for test rugby but he never lacks for commitment

[Canes4life]

@KiwiPie said in Chiefs v Moana Pasifika:

@Steven-Harris said in Chiefs v Moana Pasifika:

@sparky for me i dont see Carter in the All Black picture but i will conceed he maybe a chance given that Telea may not been selected because of his impending departure and with Tangitau out and possibly Narawa i guess anythings possible

I'm a Bay fan and a Carter fan but I doubt he will make the ABs. His main strength for being selected for the Chiefs was his ability to cover half-back so I didn't expect him to start so many games. Not sure he is big enough or fast enough for test rugby but he never lacks for commitment

Interesting comment on his speed, I would have thought he was easily quick enough based on his recent form.

[Bovidae]

I don't think that Carter's speed is an issue - he is quick. Decision-making going into contact is a work-on as he has been held up in the tackle a few times. If you want some chaos and unpredictability on attack, he is your man.

[DurryMexted]

@KiwiPie Did he start life as a 9 or a wing? Has he gone to 9 in super? Seems to be a trend lately of 9/wings

[ARHS]

He was a halfback thru U20s but morphed to wing through sevens. He is fast enough and strong enough. But he has some things to learn re ball protection.

[reprobate]

Is he a good halfback?
Having a starting wing able to cover halfback could make for some very interesting bench options.

[Steven Harris]

@KiwiPie be handy for a 6-2 split a la Grant Williams from the springboks

[KiwiPie]

@Bovidae said in Chiefs v Moana Pasifika:

I don't think that Carter's speed is an issue - he is quick. Decision-making going into contact is a work-on as he has been held up in the tackle a few times. If you want some chaos and unpredictability on attack, he is your man.

He is quick but I am not sure he is top end quick if that makes sense - but then again nor is Sevu Reece.

He did play a bit of half-back for the Bay last season but only towards the ends of games, not really enough evidence to know if he could do it at test level.