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    • Daffy Jaffy
      Daffy Jaffy last edited by Stargazer

      Saturday 13 March, 7:05pm

      Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch

      Referee: James Doleman

      Assistant 1: Brendon Pickerill

      Assistant 2: Ben O’Keeffe

      TMO: Paul Williams

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      • gt12
        gt12 @Daffy Jaffy last edited by gt12

        @daffy-jaffy said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

        Saturday 13 March, 7:05pm

        Orangetheory Stadium, Christchurch

        Referee: James Doleman

        Assistant 1: Brendon Pickerill

        Assistant 2: Ben O’Keeffe

        TMO: Paul Williams

        This has worst defeat ever written all over it, and we can't even talk it off by saying it was a final.

        My hope is that we score more than 17 and they score less than 61.

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        • KiwiMurph
          KiwiMurph @gt12 last edited by

          @gt12 The Chiefs 53-3 loss to the Cats in 2000 was a worse margin.

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          • gt12
            gt12 @KiwiMurph last edited by

            @kiwimurph said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

            @gt12 The Chiefs 53-3 loss to the Cats in 2000 was a worse margin.

            Dammit, I knew there was a worse one.

            OK, so if they score less than 61 and we get more than 3, we can call it a win?

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            • Crucial
              Crucial last edited by

              Back in the Chiefs good days they would get past the Saders with bullying and niggle. Messam and BBBR would get the ugly on and annoy the fuck out of them.
              I don’t see anyone with those attributes in this current squad.

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              • Donsteppa
                Donsteppa last edited by

                Hopefully there's some cricket on at the same time as this game...

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                • nzzp
                  nzzp @Donsteppa last edited by

                  @donsteppa said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

                  Hopefully there's some cricket on at the same time as this game...

                  It's like being a Blues fan of the last few years. Our campaign was over before cricket season finished.

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                  • Crucial
                    Crucial @Donsteppa last edited by

                    @donsteppa said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

                    Hopefully there's some cricket on at the same time as this game...

                    Scores might be similar

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                    • Snowy
                      Snowy @Crucial last edited by

                      @crucial said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

                      get the ugly on and annoy the fuck out of them

                      So you think some of their fans on here should get a call up?

                      @crucial said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

                      I don’t see anyone with those attributes in this current squad.

                      Brad Weber must qualify. Actually most halfbacks would so a bit unfair on him.

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                      • Crucial
                        Crucial last edited by

                        I am actually excepting a “backs to the wall” performance from the Chiefs but not enough cohesion to get enough points on the board or to force the Saders into errors

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                        • gt12
                          gt12 @Crucial last edited by gt12

                          @crucial said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

                          Back in the Chiefs good days they would get past the Saders with bullying and niggle. Messam and BBBR would get the ugly on and annoy the fuck out of them.
                          I don’t see anyone with those attributes in this current squad.

                          It was the support cast too: Lats, Clarke, Sona, Hika/Schwalger

                          (edit: TKB was probably in the upper level and a key piece)

                          That second layer of great pros are missed.

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                          • mariner4life
                            mariner4life @Crucial last edited by

                            @crucial said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

                            Back in the Chiefs good days they would get past the Saders with bullying and niggle. Messam and BBBR would get the ugly on and annoy the fuck out of them.
                            I don’t see anyone with those attributes in this current squad.

                            not to mention that BBBR and Messam are miles better players than basically everyone in the squad.

                            Yes we bullied them, and it was hilarious watching national heroes completely not used to it. But we then backed it up by being a well-coached side full of talented players.

                            Right now we are neither of those things.

                            The player drain that previously smashed the NPC is now smashing Super Rugby.

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                            • nzzp
                              nzzp @mariner4life last edited by

                              @mariner4life said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

                              The player drain that previously smashed the NPC is now smashing Super Rugby.

                              I'm optimistic that Covid will be good for that in the medium term. PLayers aren't heading overseas as much, and a number are looking to come home. It's a good thing for NZ Rugby

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                              • mariner4life
                                mariner4life @nzzp last edited by

                                @nzzp said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

                                @mariner4life said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

                                The player drain that previously smashed the NPC is now smashing Super Rugby.

                                I'm optimistic that Covid will be good for that in the medium term. PLayers aren't heading overseas as much, and a number are looking to come home. It's a good thing for NZ Rugby

                                they are?

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                                • nzzp
                                  nzzp @mariner4life last edited by

                                  @mariner4life said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

                                  @nzzp said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

                                  @mariner4life said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

                                  The player drain that previously smashed the NPC is now smashing Super Rugby.

                                  I'm optimistic that Covid will be good for that in the medium term. PLayers aren't heading overseas as much, and a number are looking to come home. It's a good thing for NZ Rugby

                                  they are?

                                  good catch, not sure I have anything to back that up. There's a bunch heading to the Force, and I can see the attraction of playing in NZ. The money is falling out of the overseas leagues right now, so I figured that would lead to NZ being more attracitve ... but as you note, I don't have shit to back that opinion up with. It's teh Fern way.

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                                  • mofitzy_
                                    mofitzy_ last edited by

                                    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.

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                                    • mariner4life
                                      mariner4life @mofitzy_ last edited by

                                      @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
                                        Bovidae @Crucial last edited by

                                        @crucial @gt12

                                        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.

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                                        • gt12
                                          gt12 @Bovidae last edited by gt12

                                          @bovidae said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

                                          @crucial @gt12

                                          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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                                          • Yeetyaah
                                            Yeetyaah last edited by Yeetyaah

                                            Haha I kinda love how this thread is all of us Chiefs fans talking shit about our own team 😅

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                                            • Bones
                                              Bones @Yeetyaah last edited by

                                              @yeetyaah said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

                                              Haha I kinda love how this thread is all of us Chiefs fans talking shit about our own team 😅

                                              Winning leads to complacency obviously.

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                                              • Yeetyaah
                                                Yeetyaah last edited by Yeetyaah

                                                Eh I'll give it a crack coz I'm bored. I expect McMillan to bring some changes, especially in the backs.

                                                1. Reuben O'Neill
                                                2. Samisoni Taukei'aho
                                                3. Angus Ta'avao
                                                4. Tupou Vaa'i
                                                5. Naitoa Ah Kuoi
                                                6. Samipeni Finau
                                                7. Sam Cane
                                                8. Luke Jacobson
                                                9. Brad Weber
                                                10. Damian McKenzie
                                                11. Etene Nanai-Seturo
                                                12. Alex Nankivell
                                                13. ALB
                                                14. Jonah Lowe
                                                15. 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 Wainui

                                                I'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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                                                • Bovidae
                                                  Bovidae last edited by

                                                  Just reading that Boshier is still out with his foot injury. No other injuries from those that played.

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                                                    ARHS @Yeetyaah last edited by

                                                    @yeetyaah Is Tupaea or Tiatia available?

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                                                    • Yeetyaah
                                                      Yeetyaah @ARHS last edited by

                                                      @arhs unsure on either so just named players I'm sure of. Dunno if I'd have Tiatia in the lineup anyway. Maybe Tupaea off the bench.

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                                                      • Bovidae
                                                        Bovidae @ARHS last edited by

                                                        @arhs Tiatia played for BOP on Friday. Maybe Ross is available too.

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                                                        • gt12
                                                          gt12 @Yeetyaah last edited by

                                                          @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.

                                                          1. Reuben O'Neill
                                                          2. Samisoni Taukei'aho
                                                          3. Angus Ta'avao
                                                          4. Tupou Vaa'i
                                                          5. Naitoa Ah Kuoi
                                                          6. Samipeni Finau
                                                          7. Sam Cane
                                                          8. Luke Jacobson
                                                          9. Brad Weber
                                                          10. Damian McKenzie
                                                          11. Etene Nanai-Seturo
                                                          12. Alex Nankivell
                                                          13. ALB
                                                          14. Jonah Lowe
                                                          15. 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 Wainui

                                                          I'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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                                                          • Tim
                                                            Tim @gt12 last edited by

                                                            @gt12 That front five is getting rolled everyday.

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                                                            • gt12
                                                              gt12 @Tim last edited by

                                                              @tim said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

                                                              @gt12 That front five is getting rolled everyday.

                                                              Sad but true.

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                                                              • Bovidae
                                                                Bovidae last edited by

                                                                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.

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                                                                • Crucial
                                                                  Crucial @Bovidae last edited by

                                                                  @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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                                                                  • Bovidae
                                                                    Bovidae @Crucial last edited by

                                                                    @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.

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                                                                    • Stargazer
                                                                      Stargazer last edited by

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                                                                      • Duluth
                                                                        Duluth last edited by

                                                                        Looking forward to seeing that midfield

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                                                                        • KiwiMurph
                                                                          KiwiMurph last edited by

                                                                          Be good to watch Bower to see his development with this opportunity as a starter after time in AB camp and a big offseason/preseason.

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                                                                          • taniwharugby
                                                                            taniwharugby @Duluth last edited by

                                                                            @duluth as much as JG could end up being a vg 12, right now, 13 is where he should be playing.

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                                                                            • Yeetyaah
                                                                              Yeetyaah last edited by Yeetyaah

                                                                              Gallagher Chiefs:

                                                                              1. Reuben O’Neill (11)
                                                                              2. Samisoni Taukei’aho (37)
                                                                              3. Angus Ta’avao (36)
                                                                              4. Tupou Vaa’i (8)
                                                                              5. Josh Lord**
                                                                              6. Mitchell Brown (46)
                                                                              7. Sam Cane (123) (cc)
                                                                              8. Luke Jacobson (26)
                                                                              9. Brad Weber (86) (cc)
                                                                              10. Bryn Gatland (1)
                                                                              11. Etene Nanai-Seturo (15)
                                                                              12. Quinn Tupaea (12)
                                                                              13. Sean Wainui (39)
                                                                              14. Shaun Stevenson (53)
                                                                              15. Damian McKenzie (85)

                                                                              Reserves:
                                                                              16. Bradley Slater (16)
                                                                              17. Aidan Ross (36)
                                                                              18. Sione Mafileo (1)
                                                                              19. Naitoa Ah Kuoi (13)
                                                                              20. Kaylum Boshier**
                                                                              21. Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi (32)
                                                                              22. Anton Lienert-Brown (82)
                                                                              23. Chase Tiatia (1)

                                                                              () = Gallagher Chiefs caps in brackets
                                                                              *denotes Gallagher Chiefs debut
                                                                              **denotes Sky Super Rugby debut

                                                                              Unavailable for selection:
                                                                              Atu Moli (hips), Laghlan McWhannell (knee), Lachlan Boshier (foot), Pita Gus Sowakula (knee), Kaleb Trask (knee)

                                                                              Gallagher Chiefs named to challenge the Crusaders at Orangetheory Stadium | Chiefs Rugby

                                                                              Gallagher Chiefs named to challenge the Crusaders at Orangetheory Stadium | Chiefs Rugby

                                                                              Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his Gallagher Chiefs team to challenge the Crusaders in their second game of this year’s Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa competition at Orangetheory ...

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                                                                              • Yeetyaah
                                                                                Yeetyaah last edited by Yeetyaah

                                                                                Gatland at 10 and Wainui at 13 again is nuts considering how shit they were. No Lowe who was actually a bright spark last week. We're fucked, we're so fucked.

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                                                                                • mariner4life
                                                                                  mariner4life @Yeetyaah last edited by

                                                                                  @yeetyaah said in Crusaders v Chiefs:

                                                                                  Gatland at 10 and Wainui at 13 again is nuts considering how shit they were. We're fucked.

                                                                                  haha this will suck. i ain't watching

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                                                                                  • Bovidae
                                                                                    Bovidae last edited by

                                                                                    McMillan's selections are all over the place. He's obviously got a hard-on for Wainui at centre.

                                                                                    Looking forward to seeing how Lord goes. There seems to be a "plan" to give most of the squad a game over the first few rounds. With K Boshier on the bench I think Jacobson will move into no.7.

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