@Duluth Booooooo, again no Tyrone Thompson on the bench!

Reds

Harry Hoopert, Richie Asiata, Taniela Tupou, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Angus Scott-Young, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), Lawson Creighton, Josh Flook, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Suliasi Vunivalu, Jock Campbell

Reserves: Matt Faessler, Dane Zander, Feao Fotuaika, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru, Kalani Thomas, Filipo Daugunu, Mac Grealy

Most in Aus are picking Reds. I'm not so sure but it is a pity the Chiefs have so many unavailable via injury. Sowakula vs Wilson should be v.good.

Again I go into this game feeling cautious. I no longer watch the Chiefs feeling comfortable especially against "weaker" opposition. They really can't keep cool heads on attack which worries me, every time they get a roll on in the 22, the ball is knocked on or turned over. I find it hard to understand what the problem is there other than attack coaching. It's usually a forward who makes a run alone and gets turned over and usually a back who knocks it on. I'm also really hoping Gatland actually shows us the reason why he's being selected every week and that it isn't bosses son privilege. The Reds shouldn't be taken lightly.

@Yeetyaah since Ioane is injured wouldn't you have Bryn at 10 or would you like Reihana to get a start soon?

@Yeetyaah I don't think that Warren is involved in team selection to avoid any perception of bias.

Paul Williams is the ref, so that could be a plus or minus.

Harry Hoooooper T

Cane and Norris will be missed with McReight and Tupou in the opposition. Thought maybe Tupaea back in midfield v Paisami too.
Chiefs will need to keep McDermott in check and play at right end of field with Reds turnover capability. I think our box and diagonal kicking will be critical along with our lineout strength. Expecting a real tight one.

The Chiefs record in Brisbane in the last decade is better than I thought, winning the previous three games. Need to start well.

Vunivalu injured again (tight hammy)

Updated side:

Harry Hoopert, Richie Asiata, Taniela Tupou, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Angus Scott-Young, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), Lawson Creighton, Josh Flook, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Suliasi Vunivalu Filipo Daugunu, Jock Campbell

Reserves: Matt Faessler, Dane Zander, Feao Fotuaika, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru, Kalani Thomas, Filipo Daugunu Floyd Aubrey, Mac Grealy

@Duluth said in Reds vs Chiefs:

Vunivalu injured again (tight hammy)

Updated side:

Harry Hoopert, Richie Asiata, Taniela Tupou, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Angus Scott-Young, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson, Tate McDermott (c), Lawson Creighton, Josh Flook, Hamish Stewart, Hunter Paisami, Suliasi Vunivalu Filipo Daugunu, Jock Campbell

Reserves: Matt Faessler, Dane Zander, Feao Fotuaika, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru, Kalani Thomas, Filipo Daugunu Floyd Aubrey, Mac Grealy

Seriously I don't think I've ever seen a more injury prone player..wait, maybe Petaia. Due to injuries Vunivalu has unfortunately failed to make an impact since crossing over.

wrampling playing for TA sports this weekend

@ploughboy said in Reds vs Chiefs:

wrampling playing for TA sports this weekend

We should see team lists tomorrow. I wonder when Simon Parker will actually play again? It's been a loooong time.

@ploughboy keen to see him play for Chiefs. Ideally on the wing.

@Bovidae said in Reds vs Chiefs:

@ploughboy said in Reds vs Chiefs:

wrampling playing for TA sports this weekend

We should see team lists tomorrow. I wonder when Simon Parker will actually play again? It's been a loooong time.

It sounds like his injury might be concussion - so who knows?

@ploughboy said in Reds vs Chiefs:

wrampling playing for TA sports this weekend

That brings my heart joy.

We’ll still get smashed most likely, but at least we have a player to watch.

@Mr-Fish said in Reds vs Chiefs:

@Bovidae said in Reds vs Chiefs:

@ploughboy said in Reds vs Chiefs:

wrampling playing for TA sports this weekend

We should see team lists tomorrow. I wonder when Simon Parker will actually play again? It's been a loooong time.

It sounds like his injury might be concussion - so who knows?

Parker had surgery on his foot in April last year (plantar plate repair).

Another tiny crowd

That was a bit shit by Gatland

Another poor Gatland kick.