2014 Super Rugby: Chiefs v Hurricanes (Round 18)

[Jaguares]

1. Jamie Mackintosh
2. Mahonri Schwalger
3. Ben Tameifuna
4. Mike Fitzgerald
5. Brodie Retallick
6. Liam Messam
7. Tanerau Latimer
8. Liam Squire
9. Tawera Kerr-Barlow
10.Aaron Cruden (c)
11.James Lowe
12.Charlie Ngatai
13.Tim Nanai-Williams
14.Asaeli Tikoirotuma
15.Tom Marshall

1. Ben Franks
2. TBC
3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen
4. Jeremy Thrush (c)
5. Blade Thomson
6. Jack Lam
7. Ardie Savea
8. Brad Shields
9. TJ Perenara
10. Beauden Barrett
11. Julian Savea
12. Hadleigh Parkes
13. Tim Bateman
14. Cory Jane
15. Matt Proctor

 

[Icemn]

It says canes but its the landers logo...

Anyways, i think we losing this game

Canes r still too inconsistent... Brilliant the 1 week, terrible the next...

What might count in our favor is that we had less byes then the other teams

Byes break your momentum but over a season helps players with needed rest...

Ill b very surprised if they pull off a win

 

[Jaguares]

It says canes but its the landers logo...

Sorry, mate. I fixed my mistake

 

[nickdnz]

I wouldn't be shocked with a win, the Chiefs have been very inconsistent and plagued with injuries.

That said, our injuries are very to be the difference. Vito, Smith, Coles, Matu'u and Leiua could all be out, meaning out first choice centres, both our first and reserve hookers and arguably our best forward could all miss the game. In this instance it would be pretty impressive to get the victory.

Chiefs team:

1. Jamie Mackintosh
2. Mahonri Schwalger
3. Ben Tameifuna
4. Mike Fitzgerald
5. Brodie Retallick
6. Liam Messam
7. Tanerau Latimer
8. Liam Squire
9. Tawera Kerr-Barlow
10. Aaron Cruden
11. James Lowe
12. Charlie Ngatai
13. Tim Nanai-Williams
14. Asaeli Tikoirotuma
15. Tom Marshall
16. Rhys Marshall
17. Pauliasi Manu
18. Nick Barrett
19. Matt Symons
20. Tevita Koloamatangi
21. Agustine Pulu
22. Gareth Anscombe
23. Bundee Aki

https://nz.sports.yahoo.com/rugby/n...eam-announced-to-play-hurricanes-in-hamilton/

 

[Jaguares]

Chiefs team named:

1. Jamie Mackintosh
2. Mahonri Schwalger
3. Ben Tameifuna
4. Mike Fitzgerald
5. Brodie Retallick
6. Liam Messam
7. Tanerau Latimer
8. Liam Squire
9. Tawera Kerr-Barlow
10.Aaron Cruden (c)
11.James Lowe
12.Charlie Ngatai
13.Tim Nanai-Williams
14.Asaeli Tikoirotuma
15.Tom Marshall

16.Rhys Marshall
17.Pauliasi Manu
18.Nick Barrett
19.Matt Symons
20.Tevita Koloamatangi
21.Agustine Pulu
22.Gareth Anscombe
23.Bundee Aki

 

[nickdnz]

Chiefs team named:

1. Jamie Mackintosh
2. Mahonri Schwalger
3. Ben Tameifuna
4. Mike Fitzgerald
5. Brodie Retallick
6. Liam Messam
7. Tanerau Latimer
8. Liam Squire
9. Tawera Kerr-Barlow
10.Aaron Cruden (c)
11.James Lowe
12.Charlie Ngatai
13.Tim Nanai-Williams
14.Asaeli Tikoirotuma
15.Tom Marshall

16.Rhys Marshall
17.Pauliasi Manu
18.Nick Barrett
19.Matt Symons
20.Tevita Koloamatangi
21.Agustine Pulu
22.Gareth Anscombe
23.Bundee Aki

Just beat you to it

 

[Jaguares]

Just beat you to it

Ok, bud. Thanks for the lineup!

:thumbup:

 

[Larksea]

interesting changes, Fruen had to go he was a bit rough and TNW came on and looked good last week. Bit harsh on Anscombe & Pulu though. I genuinely think Pulu is overtaking TWN on form and Anscombe is playing well and hes a long range kicking option as he showed last week. He's clearly got an extra 10-15m range on Cruden and is just as accurate.

Chiefs coaches do like to use their whole squad though, backs and front row in particular.

Man that is one big chiefs front row...

Chiefs need bonus point wins. Its going to be a crazy game.

 

[Jaguares]

Hurricanes team named:

1. Ben Franks
2. TBC
3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen
4. Jeremy Thrush (c)
5. Blade Thomson
6. Jack Lam
7. Ardie Savea
8. Brad Shields
9. TJ Perenara
10. Beauden Barrett
11. Julian Savea
12. Hadleigh Parkes
13. Tim Bateman
14. Cory Jane
15. Matt Proctor

Replacements:

16. TBC
17. Chris Eves
18. Reggie Goodes
19. James Broadhurst
20. Adam Hill
21. Chris Smylie
22. Cardiff Vaega
23. James Marshall

 

[nzlizard]

This chopping and changing for the Chiefs is just not working.

We need to form combos, it is hurting us.

 

[Darwin]

I wonder why the Chiefs backline has struggled to function this season? Perhaps it has something to do with them changing 4-5 players in the backline every week......

Nanai-Williams is wasted at 13 IMO - he is best used at either wing or fullback. I'm not sure about the hooker selection either - what has happened to Nathan Harris? MackIntosh is a bit of a waste of space too - he's handy around the park, but still can't scrum to save himself....

Despite all the injuries the Canes side looks pretty solid IMO. I'm still not sure Thomson has the physicality required to be a lock at this level, but he does add some more mobility to the pack (along with the fact they have dual opensides..). Who the hooker ends up being could have a big impact on the match. Matu'us lineout throwing was shocking when he came on last weekend - Goodes throwing was much better when he was on at hooker though. I would like to see Matt Proctor get a bit more involves this week. He was solid last weekend, but he has the potential to be a real attacking threat at the back for the Canes.

I'm looking forward to the Kerr-Barlow vs Perenara and the Barrett vs Cruden match-ups...

 

[austingtir]

Franks is having a field day in the scrums.

I do feel though atm just the Chiefs are a bit smarter than the Canes.

And Barrett's kicking is aimless as.

 

[Darwin]

Bit of a scrappy match so far. There has been some intensity, but there have been too many unforced errors from both sides.

The Chiefs are definitely on top, but the Canes have barely seen the ball (and the ball they have had they have kicked away). If they manage to get the ball (and keep hold of it) they could still get back in the match, as they do have some serious firepower out wide...

 

[nickdnz]

Horrible game to watch so far. Hurricanes kicking away all their ball, it's like they're scared to play their brand of rugby but don't realize they're just not good at playing conservatively.

The referee is fairly pants too. He should probably look at what constitutes a maul, as there is not way the Chiefs maul had become a tackle..

 

[Darwin]

Horrible game to watch so far. Hurricanes kicking away all their ball, it's like they're scared to play their brand of rugby but don't realize they're just not good at playing conservatively.

The referee is fairly pants too. He should probably look at what constitutes a maul, as there is not way the Chiefs maul had become a tackle..

I wouldn't complain too much about the ref - he may have saved the Canes 7 points by blowing his whistle too early at one stage... (I agree regarding the maul issue you mention though...).

 

[Icemn]

i need to start betting on these matches... could have made some moola again...

 

[lynam1104]

Ardie Savea is some prospect.

 

[Darwin]

Ardie Savea is impressing this match - unfortunately he wasn't able to get that pass to his brother...

 

[austingtir]

How many tries has Barrett saved now in almost miraculous circumstances?

 

[Darwin]

Chiefs keep blowing chances. All Marshall had to do there was pass the ball....

Cruden is looking in strong form, which is good news for the AB's.