QF Chiefs v Waratahs
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Just starting the thread up. Won't be taking the Waratahs lightly after the way the Chiefs have played recently.
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The first home playoff game for the Chiefs since 2013. Yep, it's been that long.
Unfortunately I have a family event on Saturday so can't go, and likely won't see any of the QFs that day.
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@Bovidae said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
The first home playoff game for the Chiefs since 2013. Yep, it's been that long.
Unfortunately I have a family event on Saturday so can't go, and likely won't see any of the QFs that day.
I don’t understand that post.
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@Crucial It was a tough decision, but I thought I better go to my BIL's 50th in Auckland.
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@Bovidae said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
@Crucial It was a tough decision, but I thought I better go to my BIL's 50th in Auckland.
ok, so I made the same choice. Real life gets in the way
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@Bovidae said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
@Crucial It was a tough decision, but I thought I better go to my BIL's 50th in Auckland.
I am peeved at the timing too, as it takes me out. Any of the other 3 would have worked....
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Best chance of an upset?
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@Tim said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
Best chance of an upset?
It's playoff time and I'm still not sure what McMillan thinks is our best 23.
I'd be feeling really good if I was the Tahs.
I'm still pleased though, as I was pretty sure we'd lose to the Canes based on how we are going, so I think we have a stronger chance against the Tahs.
Either way, it won't matter as we won't be beating the Saders twice in a season at their home with this team.
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If you like stats, the Chiefs have never lost a playoff game at home (small sample size). Their away record is very good this year so they wouldn't be daunted with a SF in Chch.
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@Bovidae said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
@Crucial It was a tough decision, but I thought I better go to my BIL's 50th in Auckland.
Can't you just pretend you forgot??
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Looking forward to the game, and I don't trust the Tahs to go quietly!
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@Bovidae said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
If you like stats, the Chiefs have never lost a playoff game at home (small sample size). Their away record is very good this year so they wouldn't be daunted with a SF in Chch.
Law of small samples/numbers effectively means we are now fucked. I'm going to blame you too
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@gt12 I'm more comfortable playing NSW than the Hurricanes (or any NZ derby). Of course the Chiefs will need to step up their performance to win because NSW are much-improved. Let's see what team is selected.
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Chiefs co-captain Sam Cane is set to miss Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal against the Waratahs, as he sits out a second week with a knee injury. The All Blacks skipper sat out much of Tuesday’s training, and while assistant coach David Hill wasn’t ruling the veteran openside flanker out, it’s understood he will indeed be sidelined for the match at FMG Stadium Waikato (4.35pm kickoff). -
@KiwiMurph That knee injury was the result of actions that should have at least been a penalty.
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The same starting forward pack and reserves then.
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@NTA said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
@KiwiMurph That knee injury was the result of actions that should have at least been a penalty.
Global Law Trials announced for 2021-22 season -
World Rugby have announced five new global Law Trials which will be enacted in all adult competitions for 2021-22 season
Yep. Mentioned in the match thread. Player entered from the side as well.
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@Bovidae said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
@Crucial It was a tough decision, but I thought I better go to my BIL's 50th in Auckland.
Surely you can sneak in an iPad to “check urgent work emails”
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@ACT-Crusader said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
@Bovidae said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
@Crucial It was a tough decision, but I thought I better go to my BIL's 50th in Auckland.
Surely you can sneak in an iPad to “check urgent work emails”
"And I'll need the wifi password. Ta"
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@NTA said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
@ACT-Crusader said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
@Bovidae said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
@Crucial It was a tough decision, but I thought I better go to my BIL's 50th in Auckland.
Surely you can sneak in an iPad to “check urgent work emails”
"And I'll need the wifi password. Ta"
AR glasses?
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Brynn Hall is picking this one for a potential upset.
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@Tim said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
Brynn Hall is picking this one for a potential upset.
So Chiefs by 20
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I don't know why but I can't help but think the Chiefs have not played like they are the 3rd best side in the comp. Full credit to the team for getting the points but they have not really hit their straps
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Referee:Nic Berry
Assistant Ref 1:Jordan Way
Assistant Ref 2:Dan Waenga
TMO :Chris Hart -
@chimoaus said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
I don't know why but I can't help but think the Chiefs have not played like they are the 3rd best side in the comp. Full credit to the team for getting the points but they have not really hit their straps
Not for 80 minutes, no.
When they get going though they are good.
I think the forced use of Ioane at 15 could be an unplanned master stroke though. I have been surprised that we haven’t seen Reihana there but we aren’t party to what goes on elsewhere.
Nothing wrong with the forwards and QT and Poihipi together provide good punch in the midfield. Creative play from the back three is what has been missing. -
@Daffy-Jaffy said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
Referee:Nic Berry
Assistant Ref 1:Jordan Way
Assistant Ref 2:Dan Waenga
TMO :Chris HartBerry mmmm Tahs are closer now.and Way as touchie scary.
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@Crucial said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
Nothing wrong with the forwards and QT and Poihipi together provide good punch in the midfield.
I would prefer to put Nankivell back at centre and move Poihipi to the bench. Lowe and Narawa on the wings.
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Crazy to think it's the first home playoff since 2013. Just got my tickets bloody excited hopefully the boys pop off.
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@Bovidae said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
@Crucial said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
Nothing wrong with the forwards and QT and Poihipi together provide good punch in the midfield.
I would prefer to put Nankivell back at centre and move Poihipi to the bench. Lowe and Narawa on the wings.
I’m worried that Nanks has burned out. In the last few weeks he has been a shadow of how he played earlier in the season.
Happy for him to start at 13 with Poihipi on the bench though in case he finds his form as he was very good. -
@Crucial I'm hoping that playing at centre will be just the tonic.
Tupaea and Poihipi are too similar for me.
If Stevenson got through his club game he might be an option for the bench. No idea if ENS is fit and available this week.
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@Bovidae said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
@Crucial I'm hoping that playing at centre will be just the tonic.
Tupaea and Poihipi are too similar for me.
If Stevenson got through his club game he might be an option for the bench. No idea if ENS is fit and available this week.
There are quite a few comments about the coaching team not settling on their best XV but to be fair to them they haven't had a chance with constant unavailables in the worst spots at the worst times.
At the start of the season they declared a plan to establish a consistent back three by providing early opportunities followed by consistent game time for whoever put their hand up. They haven't been able to do that to the extent that even midfielders have had to start on the wing. -
@Bovidae said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
The first home playoff game for the Chiefs since 2013. Yep, it's been that long.
Unfortunately I have a family event on Saturday so can't go, and likely won't see any of the QFs that day.
Families eh?
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@Chris said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
@Daffy-Jaffy said in QF Chiefs v Waratahs:
Referee:Nic Berry
Assistant Ref 1:Jordan Way
Assistant Ref 2:Dan Waenga
TMO :Chris HartBerry mmmm Tahs are closer now.and Way as touchie scary.
That's it - get in early with lowered expections. It'll make the win sweeter
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Waratahs
1 Angus Bell, 2 Dave Porecki, 3 Harry Johnson-Holmes, 4 Jed Holloway, 5 Ned Hanigan, 6 Charlie Gamble, 7 Michael Hooper, 8 Will Harris, 9 Jake Gordon (c), 10 Tane Edmed, 11 Dylan Pietsch, 12 Lalakai Foketi, 13 Alex Newsome, 14 Mark Nawaqanitawase, 15 Ben Donaldson
Reserves: 16 Tom Horton, 17 Paddy Ryan, 18 Archer Holz, 19 Hugh Sinclair, 20 Jeremy Williams, 21 Langi Gleeson, 22 Jack Grant, 23 Jamie Roberts
Players unavailable for selection: Geoff Cridge – HIA (SF+) Hugh Bokenham – Ankle (Season) Izaia Perese – Knee (SF+) James Ramm – Ankle (SF+) Joey Walton – ACL (Season) Lachlan Swinton - Shoulder (Season) Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco – Shoulder (TBC) Te Tera Faulkner – Ankle (TBC) Will Harrison – ACL, MCL (season)
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Paddy Ryan to come on late and give away a crucial penalty
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Screenshot from the team list that someone put in the Blues thread. I like Narawa at 15 and good to see Etene back.
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Narawa at fullback and Cane at 7??
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