Gibbes has named a starting XV and reserves. No XV for each half. A lot of WTG and a few U20 players in the team. Good to see ENS at fullback, and Vaa'i is involved.

I think the game is only available on the Chiefs Pass.

Hoping to get along if I can

Nice touch from Kyle Brown there to set up ENS.

For those interested, Drua have quietly signed Virimi Vakatawa, former French international.

@WoodysRFC As you are watching, I'd be interested to know how Kumeroa goes in the scrums at LH.

Just got home and tuned in. 19-14 to the Chiefs after 26 mins

Big steps from Coombes-Fabling to get in after a great cross field kick from Roe. Try converted 26-14 Chiefs.

Manasa Mataele makes a break and a Drua player (not sure who) scores off support play. 26-21 Chiefs ahead.

Ah Kuoi in. 33-21 Chiefs ahead at half time. Coombes-Fabling, Eti and Foketi stand outs.

@Bovidae said in Chiefs v Drua (pre-season Wk 1):

@WoodysRFC As you are watching, I'd be interested to know how Kumeroa goes in the scrums at LH.

Held up the scrum pretty well his side, Drua scrum is looking pretty powerful. From a defensive POV, Chiefs D reminds of that preseason game they had against the Wild Knights.

Very hot here. Eti has been great as has LCF. Some good heads up stuff from Roe also. The reserves trooped on before halftime.

With some more weight on his frame, Eti is going to be a very good lock.

Scored a nice try following through his charge down a long way

Jai Knight scores. 40-21 Chiefs.

Drua score after a good cutout pass. 40-26.

@Yeetyaah Heaps of subs for the 2nd half?

@Bovidae yeah heaps who I don't recognize haha. Cook-Savage at 10, Taimiro Armstrong at 9. Most of the forward pack.

@Yeetyaah

Armstrong is a midfielder. Ignore the jersey numbers.

True TTT is on at halfback. Armstrong made a huge couple of tackles on some big boys.

Brady-Leathem is the other halfback in the squad.