Crusaders v Chiefs
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@mofitzy_ said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
There's definitely less money in Europe and it isn't as appealing as a lifestyle in the short term. Plus the world cup winning Boks must be top targets, especially with nothing going on in SA and finances even worse.
But when you see some of the teams lining out, there is definitely the feeling this is one of the weaker years for NZ.
the squads look like current AB squad members, and kids.
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@bovidae said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
You've omitted the player who the Crusaders moaned about the most - big Ben T.
The Chiefs were in the fight in the game in Chch last year so stranger things have happened. Let's see who McMillan picks this week.
I actually had him there but removed him as he was really a young'un who fed off the energy and culture created by those other guys (esp. Sona). He was a menace to them though, those were fun years.
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Eh I'll give it a crack coz I'm bored. I expect McMillan to bring some changes, especially in the backs.
- Reuben O'Neill
- Samisoni Taukei'aho
- Angus Ta'avao
- Tupou Vaa'i
- Naitoa Ah Kuoi
- Samipeni Finau
- Sam Cane
- Luke Jacobson
- Brad Weber
- Damian McKenzie
- Etene Nanai-Seturo
- Alex Nankivell
- ALB
- Jonah Lowe
- Shaun Stevenson
Reserves:
16. Bradley Slater
17. Ollie Norris
18. Sione Mafileo
19. Stan van den Hoven
20. Simon Parker
21. Xavier Roe
22. Kaleb Trask
23. Sean WainuiI'd pick ALB at 12 usually but Wainui was problematic and Nankivell is a better 12 than 13. Hopefully I didn't name any injured players.
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@yeetyaah said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
Eh I'll give it a crack coz I'm bored. I expect McMillan to bring some changes, especially in the backs.
- Reuben O'Neill
- Samisoni Taukei'aho
- Angus Ta'avao
- Tupou Vaa'i
- Naitoa Ah Kuoi
- Samipeni Finau
- Sam Cane
- Luke Jacobson
- Brad Weber
- Damian McKenzie
- Etene Nanai-Seturo
- Alex Nankivell
- ALB
- Jonah Lowe
- Shaun Stevenson
Reserves:
16. Bradley Slater
17. Ollie Norris
18. Sione Mafileo
19. Stan van den Hoven
20. Simon Parker
21. Xavier Roe
22. Kaleb Trask
23. Sean WainuiI'd pick ALB at 12 usually but Wainui was problematic and Nankivell is a better 12 than 13. Hopefully I didn't name any injured players.
Probably better, but still Saders by lots. No help up front in that bench, and not strong enough in the starting 15 to hold back the matrix.
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@bovidae said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
If Mafileo is in the 23 he starts. A much better scrummager than Angus.
With all props fit I would like Ross and Mafileo to start with Moli and Ta'avao on the bench.
Any knowledge of a reserve hooker that can throw straight?
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@crucial said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
@bovidae said in Crusaders v Chiefs:
If Mafileo is in the 23 he starts. A much better scrummager than Angus.
With all props fit I would like Ross and Mafileo to start with Moli and Ta'avao on the bench.
Any knowledge of a reserve hooker that can throw straight?
Good luck with that search! All teams seem to have the same problem.