Highlanders v Chiefs
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Sadly with the loss of Angus Ta’avao's son, he is not be available.
Team list
HIGHLANDERS V CHIEFS – 7:05PM, SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY, FORSYTH BARR STADIUM
STARTING XVEthan de Groot
Jack Taylor
Rohan Wingham
Oliver Haig
Mitch Dunshea
Te Kamaka Howden
Sean Withy (VC)
Lucas Casey
Folau Fakatava
Cameron Millar
Jona Nareki (50th Highlanders Game)
Timoci Tavatavanawai (C)
Jonah Lowe
Caleb TangitauJacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
IMPACT
16. Henry Bell, 17. Josh Bartlett, 18. Sosefo Kautai, 19. Will Stodart, 20. Veveni Lasaqa, 21. Adam Lennox, 22. Reesjan Pasitoa, 23. Tanielu Tele’a -
Oh, that's right, the teams are named on a Wed.
As for the Chiefs, with no inside knowledge I expect a few of the other ABs might be back for this game. Narawa and Sititi would be the most likely. Parker seems to being eased back.
@Bovidae said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
Narawa
The Chiefs are doing so well you won't notice if he comes back to the Blues will you?!
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Sadly with the loss of Angus Ta’avao's son, he is not be available.
Team list
HIGHLANDERS V CHIEFS – 7:05PM, SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY, FORSYTH BARR STADIUM
STARTING XVEthan de Groot
Jack Taylor
Rohan Wingham
Oliver Haig
Mitch Dunshea
Te Kamaka Howden
Sean Withy (VC)
Lucas Casey
Folau Fakatava
Cameron Millar
Jona Nareki (50th Highlanders Game)
Timoci Tavatavanawai (C)
Jonah Lowe
Caleb TangitauJacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
IMPACT
16. Henry Bell, 17. Josh Bartlett, 18. Sosefo Kautai, 19. Will Stodart, 20. Veveni Lasaqa, 21. Adam Lennox, 22. Reesjan Pasitoa, 23. Tanielu Tele’a@SouthernMann will be a tough ask for us but if we somehow upset the Chiefs this weekend Mitch Dunshea should replace Brad Thorn in that 30 years fan XV
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What do I know!
️ Emoni Narawa plays his 50th off the bench
️ Leroy Carter returns to the starting left wing
️ Simon Parker to make his return in the 20 jersey
️ Ratima unavailable due to the approaching birth of his second childPLAYERS UNAVAILABLE DUE TO INJURY
Samipeni Finau – Concussion Protocol – Expected return Rnd 3
Wallace Sititi – Hamstring – Expected return Rnd 3
Jayden Sa – Shoulder – Expected return Rnd 3
Brodie McAlister – Hand – Expected return Rnd 5
Isaac Hutchinson – Knee – Expected return Rnd 8 -
Sadly with the loss of Angus Ta’avao's son, he is not be available.
Team list
HIGHLANDERS V CHIEFS – 7:05PM, SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY, FORSYTH BARR STADIUM
STARTING XVEthan de Groot
Jack Taylor
Rohan Wingham
Oliver Haig
Mitch Dunshea
Te Kamaka Howden
Sean Withy (VC)
Lucas Casey
Folau Fakatava
Cameron Millar
Jona Nareki (50th Highlanders Game)
Timoci Tavatavanawai (C)
Jonah Lowe
Caleb TangitauJacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
IMPACT
16. Henry Bell, 17. Josh Bartlett, 18. Sosefo Kautai, 19. Will Stodart, 20. Veveni Lasaqa, 21. Adam Lennox, 22. Reesjan Pasitoa, 23. Tanielu Tele’a@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
Sadly with the loss of Angus Ta’avao's son, he is not be available.
Team list
HIGHLANDERS V CHIEFS – 7:05PM, SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY, FORSYTH BARR STADIUM
STARTING XVEthan de Groot
Jack Taylor
Rohan Wingham
Oliver Haig
Mitch Dunshea
Te Kamaka Howden
Sean Withy (VC)
Lucas Casey
Folau Fakatava
Cameron Millar
Jona Nareki (50th Highlanders Game)
Timoci Tavatavanawai (C)
Jonah Lowe
Caleb TangitauJacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
IMPACT
16. Henry Bell, 17. Josh Bartlett, 18. Sosefo Kautai, 19. Will Stodart, 20. Veveni Lasaqa, 21. Adam Lennox, 22. Reesjan Pasitoa, 23. Tanielu Tele’athats wild its only nareki's 50th , feels like hes been around forever
I like pictures
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Cam Millar will be stoked Finau isn't playing
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In many ways the Millar v Jacomb battle might have already been decided upon internally, but I think it would be hilarious if Millar outplayed Jacomb and the Highlanders win.
I really think people underestimate the value of Millar’s goal kicking.
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In many ways the Millar v Jacomb battle might have already been decided upon internally, but I think it would be hilarious if Millar outplayed Jacomb and the Highlanders win.
I really think people underestimate the value of Millar’s goal kicking.
@frugby agreed, i really like Millar with the right gameplan
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In many ways the Millar v Jacomb battle might have already been decided upon internally, but I think it would be hilarious if Millar outplayed Jacomb and the Highlanders win.
I really think people underestimate the value of Millar’s goal kicking.
@frugby said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
In many ways the Millar v Jacomb battle might have already been decided upon internally, but I think it would be hilarious if Millar outplayed Jacomb and the Highlanders win.
I really think people underestimate the value of Millar’s goal kicking.
It is the matchup of the night.
The local fan favourite v the guy who has been signed to take his jersey.
Media can even ask Jacomb if he regrets signing for the Highlanders like Gibbes hopes he does.
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In many ways the Millar v Jacomb battle might have already been decided upon internally, but I think it would be hilarious if Millar outplayed Jacomb and the Highlanders win.
I really think people underestimate the value of Millar’s goal kicking.
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he kicked at 90% for the NPC and nailed the winner, yeah he missed a sitter, everyone has and no ones perfect but his kicking is definitely more of a strength than a weakness
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he kicked at 90% for the NPC and nailed the winner, yeah he missed a sitter, everyone has and no ones perfect but his kicking is definitely more of a strength than a weakness
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
he kicked at 90% for the NPC and nailed the winner, yeah he missed a sitter, everyone has and no ones perfect but his kicking is definitely more of a strength than a weakness
The goal kicking isn't the problem.
It was the absolute sigh when he decided to kick one straight down Will Jordan's throat in the 22.
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JJs presser
Playing with a straight bat on the All Blacks.
Big old Ross the cameraman from TVNZ had some read through questions from Andrew Sav
Was asked about the Bravehearts. Said we had a very experienced pack and a light backline. Gave a shout out to Mika as an 18 year old running the backline.
Limiting excitment about the one result so far.
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he kicked at 90% for the NPC and nailed the winner, yeah he missed a sitter, everyone has and no ones perfect but his kicking is definitely more of a strength than a weakness
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
he kicked at 90% for the NPC and nailed the winner, yeah he missed a sitter, everyone has and no ones perfect but his kicking is definitely more of a strength than a weakness
Let's not overestimate his goal kicking when he misses a sitter.
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@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
he kicked at 90% for the NPC and nailed the winner, yeah he missed a sitter, everyone has and no ones perfect but his kicking is definitely more of a strength than a weakness
Let's not overestimate his goal kicking when he misses a sitter.
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JJs presser
Playing with a straight bat on the All Blacks.
Big old Ross the cameraman from TVNZ had some read through questions from Andrew Sav
Was asked about the Bravehearts. Said we had a very experienced pack and a light backline. Gave a shout out to Mika as an 18 year old running the backline.
Limiting excitment about the one result so far.
@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
JJs presser
Playing with a straight bat on the All Blacks.
Big old Ross the cameraman from TVNZ had some read through questions from Andrew Sav
Was asked about the Bravehearts. Said we had a very experienced pack and a light backline. Gave a shout out to Mika as an 18 year old running the backline.
Limiting excitment about the one result so far.
Had a mate go to last weeks Bravehearts game in Timaru, he said he was impressed with Muliaina, couldn't believe he was still only a teenager
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@Bones its not an overestimation when its backed by stats, 90% over a season is elite in general, but even very good people stuff the odd sitter
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
@Bones its not an overestimation when its backed by stats, 90% over a season is elite in general, but even very good people stuff the odd sitter
The point is, it's not underestimated. That's a silly thing to say,. Everyone knows he can kick goals, but if he's going to miss sitters, well then his ability is overestimated - he's not going to get many match winners to make up for it.
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@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders v Chiefs:
@Bones its not an overestimation when its backed by stats, 90% over a season is elite in general, but even very good people stuff the odd sitter
The point is, it's not underestimated. That's a silly thing to say,. Everyone knows he can kick goals, but if he's going to miss sitters, well then his ability is overestimated - he's not going to get many match winners to make up for it.
