Chiefs v Blues
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Some good changes in there. Didn't know Tana had it in him to drop Tupou.
I think the only change I would've made was Mark Telea in for Leger. Leger's tackling is Nock level bad, and the last thing we need at the moment is another guy who can't tackle. Maybe if Duffie is good to go, Hyland will replace Leger on the bench?
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People were wondering about the late change at halfback last week? No reason apparently, just the usual muddled thinking.
This was in a nzh article:But perhaps the most significant change is the selection of Jonathan Ruru to start at halfback. He was picked in that role last week, but coach Tana Umaga had a change of heart as kick-off approaches and returned Sam Nock to the No 9 jersey, injecting Ruru from the bench.
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@duluth said in Chiefs v Blues:
People were wondering about the late change at halfback last week? No reason apparently, just the usual muddled thinking.
This was in a nzh article:But perhaps the most significant change is the selection of Jonathan Ruru to start at halfback. He was picked in that role last week, but coach Tana Umaga had a change of heart as kick-off approaches and returned Sam Nock to the No 9 jersey, injecting Ruru from the bench.
Good grief.
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@kirwan said in Chiefs v Blues:
@duluth said in Chiefs v Blues:
People were wondering about the late change at halfback last week? No reason apparently, just the usual muddled thinking.
This was in a nzh article:But perhaps the most significant change is the selection of Jonathan Ruru to start at halfback. He was picked in that role last week, but coach Tana Umaga had a change of heart as kick-off approaches and returned Sam Nock to the No 9 jersey, injecting Ruru from the bench.
Good grief.
WHere the hell is his Knight in Shining Armour??? Poor ole Tanie Toots is getting one hell of a hammering on here!!
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The Gallagher Chiefs team to take on the Blues is:
- Aidan Ross (11)
- Nathan Harris (36)
- Angus Ta’avao (5)
- Brodie Retallick (89)
- Tyler Ardron (3)
- Lachlan Boshier (24)
- Sam Cane (100) (c)
- Pita Gus Sowakula (1)
- Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi (5)
- Damian McKenzie (55)
- Sean Wainui (5)
- Johnny Faauli (11)
- Anton Lienert-Brown (45)
- Toni Pulu (24)
- Solomon Alaimalo (14)
RESERVES:
- Liam Polwart (11)
- Karl Tu’inukuafe (4)
- Jeff Thwaites (2)
- Luke Jacobson (2)
- Liam Messam (167)
- Jonathan Taumateine (6)
- Charlie Ngatai (45) (c)
- Marty McKenzie (10)
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@bovidae said in Chiefs v Blues:
The Gallagher Chiefs team to take on the Blues is:
- Aidan Ross (11)
- Nathan Harris (36)
- Angus Ta’avao (5)
- Brodie Retallick (89)
- Tyler Ardron (3)
- Lachlan Boshier (24)
- Sam Cane (100) (c)
- Pita Gus Sowakula (1)
- Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi (5)
- Damian McKenzie (55)
- Sean Wainui (5)
- Johnny Faauli (11)
- Anton Lienert-Brown (45)
- Toni Pulu (24)
- Solomon Alaimalo (14)
RESERVES:
- Liam Polwart (11)
- Karl Tu’inukuafe (4)
- Jeff Thwaites (2)
- Luke Jacobson (2)
- Liam Messam (167)
- Jonathan Taumateine (6)
- Charlie Ngatai (45) (c)
- Marty McKenzie (10)
What happened to that ten that started a few games ago? Is he injured?
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@arhs said in Chiefs v Blues:
Jeepers, this has to be the weakest looking Chiefs lineup I have ever seen! Just hope they can cope with the Blues. Retallick, Cane and McKenzie will need to be on top form! Just don't get why Messam and Ngatai in the reserves.
Is it really weaker than the Chiefs team that beat the Blues at Eden Park a month or so back?
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Unfortunately from a Blues piece I am struggling to think they can get up against a chiefs team that never seems to lack motivation for these Darby’s against their near neighbour.
I realise injury is dictating a couple of selections but I do question a couple of themKara Pryor in my opinion in last years 2017 Mitre 10 Cup for Northland was very average ,in fact he almost single Handley cost Northland a win against Otago at home.
He was one of the most penalised players in the whole comp,based on form I thought he was very fortunate to have picked up a super contract.
and what I saw in his time off the bench against the sharks did not impress me one bit.
I think Pryor tackles too high,can see what he’s trying to do,ride the player down and then use the tacklers body to get to your feet quicker,in my opinion Dalton Papalii is more effective over the ball,and chops low and gets to his feet and is bigger body and carries well.The other player I am just not sure about is TJ Faiane ?,I question wether he has got an all round game at this level,I saw a lot of tucking the ball under the arm and crashing headlong into contact, at 5’9 and just over 90kgs ,I am not sure if that what I am looking for from a smaller midfielder,if I wanted that sort of midfielder I would have just stuck a bigger body In the form of George Moala in the 12 jersey.
2 very average kicks just after the Blues had regained the lead against the sharks also did not help his or the teams cause.One player whom the Blues had on their books a couple of seasons back was Micheal Little,I personally would have him in the 12 jersey every day of the week and twice on Sundays before any of the options they have available with SBW injured.
Like Faiane,not a big guy but has an ability find space for others around him,been running around for the Sunwolves and I have been highly impressed.Well just thought I would put it out there..am I being too harsh on both Pryor and Faiane..?
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