Chiefs 2021
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@kiwimurph said in Chiefs 2021:
Chiefs problem looks to be that they have so many players that play best at 15.
DMac, Trask, ENS, arguably Stevenson...
ENS has never shown that he plays best at 15. It may be his “natural “ position based on skill set and he would probably like to have a crack there but as far as the Chiefs go he is hardly beating down the door.
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With a bye in week one of Super Rugby Aotearoa, the Chiefs will get an opportunity to rest and recover from a busy pre-season. On the much-talked about injury front, a few niggles were reported this week, with Damian McKenzie (foot) and Pita Gus Sowakula sitting out training.
Why Sam Cane is staying on as a Chiefs captain despite 'arduous' All Blacks duties
The announcement of Brad Weber as Chiefs co-captain on Tuesday means Sam Cane will also retain his leadership duties with the franchise - despite his role with the All Blacks.
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@crucial said in Chiefs 2021:
Weber and Cane are coming-captains which doesn’t look good for contenders for their positions.
Yeah, this doesn't seem like a practical choice to me.
I can understand that Weber could be captain if Cane is rested but Weber will be subbed during a game. What happens then if neither are on the field? I'm trying to remember who the Highlanders use when both Smith and Dixon aren't on the field at the end of games.
I finally had a chance to watch the game of 3 halves. Harris should be relegated to the 3rd choice hooker with that throwing performance.
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Messam training with the Chiefs?
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Stan van den Hoven must now be the official injury replacement for McWhannell.
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@stargazer Likewise Josh Kronfeld
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@stargazer said in Chiefs 2021:
Kronfeld was born in Hastings in Hawkes Bay, and attended Hastings Boys' High School. Kronfeld described himself as "German-Samoan" and he is Jewish.[1] He played his early rugby union at scrum-half and centre, switching to flanker at high school.@higgins Isn't he of German descent, not Dutch? He has a German name.
In 1990 Kronfeld moved to Dunedin to study physical education at the University of Otago. Here he became involved in the Otago University Rugby Club. After playing one game in 1992, Kronfeld gained a starting position in the Otago team in the National Provincial Championship (NPC) for 1993. Kronfeld would eventually play 69 matches for Otago. He completed his BPhEd degree in 1993.
I will have to bow to your knowledge and that of Wikipedia, must be a further strengthening of oncoming alzheimers!
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@stargazer said in Chiefs 2021:
@higgins Isn't he of German descent, not Dutch? He has a German name.
Also, Is Hoeft actually of Dutch descent? As it’s a North German as well as Dutch name.
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@nepia From the article below (from 2003):
"My great, great grandfather was from Germany with a Dutch background. He left Europe and came to the Pacific where he married a Samoan and then settled in Tonga. My grandmother is a Cook Islander while my mum is a Kiwi so there is a lot of mixed bloodlines."
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love the chat about some Otago Legends......
*i was also born in Hastings
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Gallagher Chiefs Squad - Chiefs
Josh Kronfeld - Wikipedia
Hoeft back in the engine room - All Blacks News - NZ Herald
