Chiefs v Brumbies

[taniwharugby]

bit of a change form refs not allowing the 9 5 minutes to clear the ball

[antipodean]

Chiefs are bombing chance after chance.

[taniwharugby]

finally!

[antipodean]

Brumbies are such a negative shit team.

[kiwiinmelb]

Regardless of whether he makes an AB or not ,

Mckenzie is great for the game at this level

[Nepia]

After watching the game I have to ask any Brumbies fans out there - does Fardy ever not enter a ruck and attack the ball from the side?

[akan004]

Impressed with Christie. Let's cap him before Scotland does.

[yourmatenate]

@Nepia said in Chiefs v Brumbies:

After watching the game I have to ask any Brumbies fans out there - does Fardy ever not enter a ruck and attack the ball from the side?

You're seriously asking that question? Guess that's something that'd never happen with a kiwi team......oh wait 😳

[Kruse]

@yourmatenate said in Chiefs v Brumbies:

@Nepia said in Chiefs v Brumbies:

After watching the game I have to ask any Brumbies fans out there - does Fardy ever not enter a ruck and attack the ball from the side?

You're seriously asking that question? Guess that's something that'd never happen with a kiwi team......oh wait 😳

Are you seriously asking THAT question?
If so - the answer is obviously no, he was contributing commentary on one specific player, who has been an obvious repeat offender.
As to suggesting that sometimes kiwi players do it also - of course. But not a single player, to the extent that it becomes an embarassment.
Another question - have you considered applying for Nathan Grey's job? You've got defensive down pat.

[Tim]

Ben Smith gets away with side entry to rucks frequently in Super Rugby.

[Bones]

Not read the thread and haven't seen the game - worth watching or just highlights?

[Kruse]

@Tim said in Chiefs v Brumbies:

Ben Smith gets away with side entry to rucks frequently in Super Rugby.

Criticism of Ben Smith on the Fern?

[Kruse]

@Bones I'm watching it currently, but into the last 5 minutes.
Chiefs playing positively, but lots of errors.
Brumbies playing negatively (surprise)
Pretty much what you'd expect from a game between these two teams, each with a few players resting/out - so quality slightly diminished.

[Kruse]

@Bones So - I don't regret watching it. If there was an extended highlights package, what would probably do the trick.

[Bones]

@Kruse cheers!

[Bovidae]

Has anyone seen the Chiefs squad that left for SA early this morning? @Stargazer

Messam was on the plane but I am wondering if Ngatai was fit to tour.

[Stargazer]

@Bovidae Sorry, haven't seen a list. Usually, articles that appear on Monday have more info.

[Rancid Schnitzel]

While I generally share society's aversion to red-haired people I have to say that that rednut scrumhalf ain't bad at all.

[Bovidae]

I haven't seen the full touring squad of 25 yet but based on an article on Stuff Ngatai wasn't on the plane, and neither was Alex Nankivell. Donald or TNW will partner ALB in the midfield. Alaimalo provides cover.

Bird (concussion) and Messam (hamstring) are available as are Retallick and Cane.

[antipodean]

Scott SIO
Josh MANN-REA
Allan ALAALATOA
Rory ARNOLD
Sam CARTER (c)
Scott FARDY
Chris ALCOCK
Jordan SMILER
Joe POWELL
Wharenui HAWERA
James DARGAVILLE
Andrew SMITH
Tevita KURIDRANI
Henry SPEIGHT
Tom BANKS
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Ben ALEXANDER
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