Waratahs v Chiefs

[Dan54]

Another Friday night game, you would think Chiefs would have the edge on the Tahs, they have had AB stand downs etc(except for Samisoni) so should go in feeling confident. Waratahs haven't clicked to what was perhaps their standard expected this year.

[Bovidae]

Probably a Retallick-Selby-Rickit locking combo for this game. Taukei’aho will likely need to be rested but I would hope that common sense prevails over DMac. He was a very late inclusion.

[Bovidae]

https://www.chiefs.co.nz/news-item/mckenzie-chalks-up-100th-game-for-gallagher-chiefs-in-trans-tasman-battle

[Crucial]

Stevenson and DMac probably on a limited time arrangement as not ABs on EOYT.

[voodoo]

So we are not even calling them the "Bench" or "Reserves" anymore huh?

[Bovidae]

A good idea to rest Jacobson now as I think he's played every minute so far.

[ARHS]

No Ioane or Reihana on bench and no sign of Moli. But good to rest SS and Luke. Can Samisoni and DMac play v Blues or not?

[Bovidae]

@ARHS Ioane will be on bereavement leave.

Players not considered because of injury: Angus Ta’avao (season), Atu Moli, Josh Lord, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert-Brown, Tupou Vaa’i, Laghlan McWhannell

[Dan54]

@voodoo said in Waratahs v Chiefs:

So we are not even calling them the "Bench" or "Reserves" anymore huh?

Naa I agree it's bullshit, they are reserves!!

[Dan54]

@ARHS said in Waratahs v Chiefs:

No Ioane or Reihana on bench and no sign of Moli. But good to rest SS and Luke. Can Samisoni and DMac play v Blues or not?

I would be giving Samisoni a break this week, Thompson a pretty good replacement.

[KiwiMurph]

Tahs have a lot of injuries

[Duluth]

Details of the Tahs changes/injuries

Players unavailable for selection: Angus Bell – Toe (Season) Archer Holz – Ribs (Round 6+) Charlie Gamble – Shoulder (Round 9+) Hugh Sinclair – Shoulder (Round 8+) Lalakai Foketi – Shoulder (Round 8+) Langi Gleeson – Calf (Round 6) Mahe Vailanu – Knee (Round 6+) Max Jorgensen – Shoulder (Round 6+) Mosese Tuipulotu – Knee (Round 6+) Tane Edmed – Back (Round 8+) Teddy Wilson – Neck (Round 6) Tiaan Tauakipulu – Knee (Round 8+) Will Harrison - Toe (Round 6)

Waratahs Media  /  Mar 21, 2023

Team News - Walton, Holloway return for clash with Chiefs

[NTA]

@Duluth said in Waratahs v Chiefs:

Players unavailable for selection: Angus Bell – Toe (Season) Archer Holz – Ribs (Round 6+) Charlie Gamble – Shoulder (Round 9+) Hugh Sinclair – Shoulder (Round 8+) Lalakai Foketi – Shoulder (Round 8+) Langi Gleeson – Calf (Round 6) Mahe Vailanu – Knee (Round 6+) Max Jorgensen – Shoulder (Round 6+) Mosese Tuipulotu – Knee (Round 6+) Tane Edmed – Back (Round 8+) Teddy Wilson – Neck (Round 6) Tiaan Tauakipulu – Knee (Round 8+) Will Harrison - Toe (Round 6)

I count 13 missing - many of whom are starters.

Downside: It'll be a fucking slaughter
Upside: I get free beers at a function from 4PM before heading to the ground
Downside: I'll be heading to the ground with Chiefs fans
Upside: I get free entry and more free beer
Downside: so do the Chiefs fans
Upside: I was expecting a slaughter anyway

[Machpants]

@NTA said in Waratahs v Chiefs:

@Duluth said in Waratahs v Chiefs:

Players unavailable for selection: Angus Bell – Toe (Season) Archer Holz – Ribs (Round 6+) Charlie Gamble – Shoulder (Round 9+) Hugh Sinclair – Shoulder (Round 8+) Lalakai Foketi – Shoulder (Round 8+) Langi Gleeson – Calf (Round 6) Mahe Vailanu – Knee (Round 6+) Max Jorgensen – Shoulder (Round 6+) Mosese Tuipulotu – Knee (Round 6+) Tane Edmed – Back (Round 8+) Teddy Wilson – Neck (Round 6) Tiaan Tauakipulu – Knee (Round 8+) Will Harrison - Toe (Round 6)

I count 13 missing - many of whom are starters.

Downside: It'll be a fucking slaughter
Upside: I get free beers at a function from 4PM before heading to the ground
Downside: I'll be heading to the ground with Chiefs fans
Upside: I get free entry and more free beer
Downside: so do the Chiefs fans
Upside: I was expecting a slaughter anyway

I can only see upsides

[ARHS]

@Bovidae thanks. Moli seems injured all the time

[Bovidae]

@ARHS said in Waratahs v Chiefs:

Moli seems injured all the time

Yeah, Moli has been a permanent food bill in recent seasons.

He injured his right shoulder in the last pre-season game, but there hasn't been any recent injury updates.

[ARHS]

@Bovidae Thanks. Rivez Reihana is the other mystery non-participant for me. Hoping Gideon Wrampling is available soon.

[Jailbreak7]

@voodoo said in Waratahs v Chiefs:

So we are not even calling them the "Bench" or "Reserves" anymore huh?

At least it's not "Starters" and "Finishers" Ffs sounds like a bloody dinner.

[Yeetyaah]

Waratahs jersey needs a bigger sponsor on the front

[Yeetyaah]

Chiefs already looking pretty slick compared to last week