Super Rugby: Chiefs vs. Reds in Hamilton (13/04/2013)

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Waikato Stadium, Hamilton

Referee: Steve Walsh

Other matches this weekend:

http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/...ghlanders-vs-Brumbies-in-Dunedin-(12-04-2013)

http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/...-Blues-vs-Hurricanes-in-Auckland-(13-04-2013)

http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/...gby-Rebels-vs-Kings-in-Melbourne-(13-04-2013)

http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/...ugby-Force-vs-Crusaders-in-Perth-(13-04-2013)

http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/...-Stormers-vs-Sharks-in-Cape-Town-(13-04-2013)

http://www.therugbyforum.com/forum/...by-Bulls-vs-Cheetahs-in-Pretoria-(13-04-2013)

BYE

 

[Amobokoboko]

Common boys, I'm doing the effort of getting up early so please give me a big win.

 

[Larksea]

huge match, go the chiefs!

 

[easy2288]

Chiefs will bashed up REDS...REDS will leave the stadium really RED

 

[Tekadus7]

Big game of the round in my opinion, since the Stormers haven't quite found form yet. With Genia and Cooper looking back on form (Against the Highlanders, albeit), the Reds look very dangerous. But I think that the Chiefs will snatch this one. Go the Chiefs!

 

[Amobokoboko]

Chiefs team anounced:
Solid team, expected Leonard at 9 but ok.

1. Toby Smith
2. Hika Elliot
3. Ben Tameifuna
4. Michael Fitzgerald
5. Brodie Retallick
6. Tanerau Latimer
7. Sam Cane
8. Liam Messam ©
9. August Pulu
10. Aaron Cruden
11. Asaeli Tikoirotuma
12. Bundee Aki
13. Richard Kahui
14. Tim Nanai Williams
15. Gareth Anscombe
    
    
16. Rhys Marshall
17. Michael Kainga
18. Nick Crosswell
19. Fritz Lee
20. Brendon Leonard
21. Andrew Horrell
22. Patrick Osborne

 

[TRF Mr Fish]

Really disappointed we still haven't seen Horrell and Kahui together... Aki's been the least impressive at 12 of him, Ngatai and Horrell. Grrr...

 

[Tekadus7]

Agree with you there Invictus. Ngatai in particular has impressed me. Anyone know when Craig Clarke is back?

 

[Darwin]

Really disappointed we still haven't seen Horrell and Kahui together... Aki's been the least impressive at 12 of him, Ngatai and Horrell. Grrr...

Want to swap him for the incumbent All Blacks 12?

I do agree though, Horrell would have been a much better choice at 12, and I would have preferred Ngatai too. Aki has been solid in his debut season (particularly on defense), but doesn't offer the same level of threat as Horrell.

The Chiefs are starting to look a bit thinner in their tight-five, but Fitzgerald has really stepped up this season. I'm not surprised to see a Latimer/Cane/Messam loose trio - they need a mobile trio to counter the Reds outstanding young trio, and no-one has really stepped up this season and claimed the 8 jersey for themselves. It is good to see Nanai-Williams finally out of the centre (though he is even better at fullback). I assume Masaga must be injured? It is interesting to see Anscombe continued to hold onto the 15 jersey - I wonder whether Robbie Robinson is available...

 

[Larksea]

clear Fritz Lee still isn't ticking Renee's boxes

masaga injured?

also expected to see Leonard at 9, i think they are missing a trick with him. He was out with an injury that still allowed him to do a lot of training so he's been doing a ton of fitness work. hasn't really got the chance.

 

[TRF Mr Fish]

Rennie's said those are his top three loose forwards, Lee is next cab off the ranks.

Masaga has a minor back injury, was originally selected on the bench.

 

[Larksea]

looking for a big game from Toby Smith

 

[Darwin]

Queensland Reds: 1. Greg Holmes, 2. James Hanson, 3. James Slipper, 4. Rob Simmons, 5. James Horwill (c), 6. Eddie Quirk, 7. Liam Gill, 8. Jake Schatz, 9. Will Genia (vc), 10. Quade Cooper, 11. Rod Davies, 12. Ben Tapuai, 13. Anthony Faingaa, 14. Dom Shipperley, 15. Jono Lance.
Reserves: 16. Albert Anae, 17. Ben Daley, 18. Ed O'Donoghue, 19. Jarrad Butler, 20. Ben Lucas, 21. Chris Feauai-Sautia, 22. Aidan Toua

Pretty good looking side. Davies gets his first start of the season on the left wing (personally I would have preferred Feauai-Sautia).

I thinking it should be a good match, but I think Chiefs will win in the end by 10-15 points.

 

[lynam1104]

The Chiefs look right on top of their game while the Reds seem slightly off pace at the moment so I'd agree with Chiefs by about 7-10.

Reds have got some real pace out wide but the Chiefs back 3 should be able to handle it.

 

[Amobokoboko]

Good morning digital world. Only 10 more minutes

 

[Amobokoboko]

Man, Reds look fired up. Chiefs defense under massive pressure.

 

[Amobokoboko]

Cruen pass straight in the hands of Davies, try Reds :s

 

[Tekadus7]

F*** the Reds are up for it.

 

[admartian]

Just tuned in the last 10 mins. ****ing love the way the Chiefs are hitting!

 

[Tekadus7]

Aki! 8.7