Chiefs vs Brumbies
-
Starting this in case we get any early indications of players coming back from being unavailable.
Just hard to judge how this will go without the team naming.
Obviously Chiefs scrum is their biggest strong point at the moment so I expect the Brumbies to go hard there. They can’t afford to concede dominance in that area.
Hopefully Cane is back. I think we may see Cane, Jacobsen , PGS but I am worried that PGS’ tank is running a bit dry.
Would prefer Ioane to be back but we will probably see him on the bench if available.
Ratima has been awesome while Weber is away and a Weber/ Ratima one-two is much better than having Roe come on. It would be the next best halfback pairing in the comp after Smith/Fakatava.
Outside backs are the biggest concern but this has been the case since the squad naming (and the passing of Sean Wainui).
-
@Crucial said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
Starting this in case we get any early indications of players coming back from being unavailable.
Just hard to judge how this will go without the team naming.
Obviously Chiefs scrum is their biggest strong point at the moment so I expect the Brumbies to go hard there. They can’t afford to concede dominance in that area.
Hopefully Cane is back. I think we may see Cane, Jacobsen , PGS but I am worried that PGS’ tank is running a bit dry.
Would prefer Ioane to be back but we will probably see him on the bench if available.
Ratima has been awesome while Weber is away and a Weber/ Ratima one-two is much better than having Roe come on. It would be the next best halfback pairing in the comp after Smith/Fakatava.
Outside backs are the biggest concern but this has been the case since the squad naming (and the passing of Sean Wainui).
It will be interesting to see how they cope with the Brumbies structure and suffocating style.
Either way I'm looking forward to this one.
-
Remember last year that the Chiefs dominated the Brumbies scrum so that battle will be interesting.
Cane will be back, as he lives in Hamilton.
It would be good to get an update on the injured players, not just the outside backs. What happened to Norris? Injury or covid? I did notice that Solomone Tukuafu was in Brisbane.
-
Here’s my “hopefully “ team. Not sure on the status of some
- Aidan Ross
- Samisoni Taukei’aho
- Angus Ta’avao
- Josh Lord
- Tupou Vaa’i
- Luke Jacobson
- Sam Cane
- Pita Gus Sowakula
- Brad Weber
- Bryn Gatland
- Etene Nanai-Seturo
- Quinn Tupaea
- Alex Nankivell
- Jonah Lowe
- Chase Tiatia
Reserves:
16. Bradley Slater
17. Atu Moli
18. George Dyer
19. Naitoa Ah Kuoi/McWhannell
20. Kaylum Boshier
21. Cortez Ratima
22. Rameka Poihipi
23. Josh Ioane -
@Crucial Considering the injuries that is a pretty strong side and should compete well.
-
@Crucial I'm going to be predictable. It's the Brumbies, so Slater will probably be on the bench, but I hope Thompson gets the 16 jersey. I really don't rate Slater.
-
@Stargazer said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Crucial I'm going to be predictable, but I hope Thompson gets the 16 jersey. I really don't rate Slater.
Slater’s scrummaging saves his neck. I’ve even seen him throw straight recently.
-
@Crucial said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Stargazer said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Crucial I'm going to be predictable, but I hope Thompson gets the 16 jersey. I really don't rate Slater.
Slater’s scrummaging saves his neck. I’ve even seen him throw straight recently.
How many beers in was that?
-
@pakman said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Crucial said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Stargazer said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Crucial I'm going to be predictable, but I hope Thompson gets the 16 jersey. I really don't rate Slater.
Slater’s scrummaging saves his neck. I’ve even seen him throw straight recently.
How many beers in was that?
It used to be that I would completely give up on our chances if he came on near the end. Now I just panic.
-
Chief at home should take this even taking into account the Brumbies form. I'd love to see them keep the ball in scrum longer and really attack the Brumbies.
-
@Crucial You're consciously choosing Gatland? Having you taken a blow to the head lately?
-
@Nepia said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Crucial You're consciously choosing Gatland? Having you taken a blow to the head lately?
I have Covid at the moment. Maybe it’s a symptom?
-
@Nepia said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Crucial You're consciously choosing Gatland? Having you taken a blow to the head lately?
I not sure what is bad about Gatland, he no international player, but quite competent at Super level, we'll swap him for Garden-Bachop at the Canes!!
-
@Dan54 said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Nepia said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Crucial You're consciously choosing Gatland? Having you taken a blow to the head lately?
I not sure what is bad about Gatland, he no international player, but quite competent at Super level, we'll swap him for Garden-Bachop at the Canes!!
Did you watch the start of last weeks game? Kicking out on full, missing touch, all core roles of a 10 I would have thought.
-
@chimoaus said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Dan54 said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Nepia said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Crucial You're consciously choosing Gatland? Having you taken a blow to the head lately?
I not sure what is bad about Gatland, he no international player, but quite competent at Super level, we'll swap him for Garden-Bachop at the Canes!!
Did you watch the start of last weeks game? Kicking out on full, missing touch, all core roles of a 10 I would have thought.
His kicking from hand last week was terrible. Has been one of his stronger points up to then. Hoping it was an off day.
-
@Crucial said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@chimoaus said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Dan54 said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Nepia said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Crucial You're consciously choosing Gatland? Having you taken a blow to the head lately?
I not sure what is bad about Gatland, he no international player, but quite competent at Super level, we'll swap him for Garden-Bachop at the Canes!!
Did you watch the start of last weeks game? Kicking out on full, missing touch, all core roles of a 10 I would have thought.
His kicking from hand last week was terrible. Has been one of his stronger points up to then. Hoping it was an off day.
It improved once one of his forwards have him a shiner.
-
@chimoaus as I said he a competent super player, have seen Mounga/BB do same this year. Also not sure if you have watched Ioane at 10 and how often he does it. If we dropped all players at super level that made a couple of mistakes we wouldn't have very many teams on field. That's why some are Super level and not international level.
-
@Crucial said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@pakman said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Crucial said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Stargazer said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Crucial I'm going to be predictable, but I hope Thompson gets the 16 jersey. I really don't rate Slater.
Slater’s scrummaging saves his neck. I’ve even seen him throw straight recently.
How many beers in was that?
It used to be that I would completely give up on our chances if he came on near the end. Now I just panic.
I used to be decisive, but now I’m not so sure?!
-
-
So maybe Cane. Maybe not.
Narawa and ENS available but we’ll probably only see one of them. Rest looking better but not this weekendPity as winning this could really impact the table in the long run. Brumbies have some hard games to come
-
Yeah, one of the wingers returning will help. Can go back to a 5:3 bench too.
-
By geez this is a tasty game, surely game of the weekend, just ahead of Clan -Reds?
-
Brumbies
James Slipper, Folau Fainga'a, Sefo Kautai, Darcy Swain, Cadeyrn Neville, Rob Valetini, Jahrome Brown, Pete Samu, Nic White (c), Noah Lolesio, Andy Muirhead, Irae Simone, Len Ikitau, Tom Wright, Tom Banks
Reserves: Billy Pollard, Scott Sio, Allan Alaalatoa, Nick Frost, Tom Hooper, Rory Scott, Ryan Lonergan, Ollie Sapsford
-
6 forwards on the bench. No surprise how the Brumbies are going to play.
-
@Bovidae said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
6 forwards on the bench. No surprise how the Brumbies are going to play.
I doubt the bookies will be paying much for a try to Fainga’a
-
Gallagher Chiefs named to face the in-form Brumbies in Hamilton
The Gallagher Chiefs have named their side to face the Brumbies this Saturday at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton
Gallagher Chiefs to face Brumbies
1 Aidan Ross
2 Samisoni Taukei’aho
3 Angus Ta’avao
4 Josh Lord
5 Tupou Vaa’i
6 Luke Jacobson
7 Sam Cane ©
8 Pita Gus Sowakula
9 Cortez Ratima
10 Bryn Gatland
11 Etene Nanai-Seturo
12 Quinn Tupaea
13 Alex Nankivell
14 Jonah Lowe
15 Kaleb TraskReserves:
16 Bradley Slater
17 Ollie Norris
18 Atu Moli (50th Match)
19 Naitoa Ah Kuoi
20 Samipeni Finau
21 Xavier Roe
22 Rameka Poihipi
23 Emoni Narawa -
Unavailable for selection:
Brodie Retallick, Josh Ioane, Laghlan McWhannell, Shaun Stevenson, Brad Weber
Season ending: Reuben O’Neill, Simon Parker, Sione Mafileo, Anton Lienert-BrownIt is likely Co-captain Brad Weber, Brodie Retallick and Josh Ioane will be available for selection next week.
-
@Bovidae said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
Gallagher Chiefs named to face the in-form Brumbies in Hamilton
The Gallagher Chiefs have named their side to face the Brumbies this Saturday at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton
That’s a pretty good line up, I’ve got this as the closest match
-
Yeah good side, did Chase get dropped from the 23 altogether?
-
I would have started Narawa at 15. He's been far better at fullback than Trask.
-
@KiwiMurph said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
I would have started Narawa at 15. He's been far better at fullback than Trask.
Trask is a coach favourite when fit. He'll be tested under the high ball.
Maybe Narawa isn't ready to play a full 80 mins?
-
Must admit I a bit of a Trask fan, maybe only because I have seen him more than Narawa, who has looked pretty ok when I have seen him play. I wonder if Trask not got a little better boot for relieving pressure?
-
@Bovidae said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
Trask is a coach favourite when fit.
There was a rumour that his contract with the Chiefs has a very long duration. If correct, they've a long term bet on him.. so they'll give him every chance to improve
-
@Dan54 Trask is a 1st 5 playing at fullback so should have a better kick than Narawa. He hasn't played in a while though.
-
As someone with an innate hatred anything from Of Plenty I don't understand why so many Chiefs fans are down on Trask. I've always found him a decent player.
-
from what i have seen of the Brumbies, the Chiefs KPIs this week are:
Limit your penalties
Attack the scrum
Patient in defence (they'll kick it back to you quickly if so)
hit the wide channels (and catch the frikken ball)
back up your linebreaks, the Brumbies scramble really fucking well. -
@Nepia said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
As someone with an innate hatred anything from Of Plenty I don't understand why so many Chiefs fans are down on Trask. I've always found him a decent player.
Simple. Bop supporters have seen him appear shy at the contact for some time as if he is protecting a shoulder. There clearly was an injury but he needs to remove the doubts. He burst on the scene full of confidence before that became noticeable and needs to show he has regained it.
-
That Chiefs pack has 6/8 2021 ABs and arguably the rest as 'in the frame" as well as, quite possibly, the future "spine" of the AB lineout (hooker, locks). It will be very interesting to see how they go against the Brumbies.
-
@ARHS said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
@Nepia said in Chiefs vs Brumbies:
As someone with an innate hatred anything from Of Plenty I don't understand why so many Chiefs fans are down on Trask. I've always found him a decent player.
Simple. Bop supporters have seen him appear shy at the contact for some time as if he is protecting a shoulder. There clearly was an injury but he needs to remove the doubts. He burst on the scene full of confidence before that became noticeable and needs to show he has regained it.
Protecting a few injuries including the glass jaw. I agree about needing to refind his initial confidence, if that Kaleb turns up then we would be more optimistic. I suspect he will need more game time personally before we see that.
-
The other feature of the reserves is that Moli is back to being a TH, whereas all of his earlier games off the bench were at LH. A big test against Sio in the scrum.
