I can't see too many changes for the Chiefs, mainly because of the limited number of players they have in Aust. Tupaea could move back to 2nd 5, and McMillan has said playing on the wing was more out of necessity. If that happens then a left winger will need to be found, and Tiatia would be the only option. The flow-on effect for this is that Trask comes in at fullback.

Hopefully Norris is fit and available.

Chiefs should be motivated after last years match

@Bovidae said in Reds vs Chiefs:

I can't see too many changes for the Chiefs, mainly because of the limited number of players they have in Aust. Tupaea could move back to 2nd 5, and McMillan has said playing on the wing was more out of necessity. If that happens then a left winger will need to be found, and Tiatia would be the only option. The flow-on effect for this is that Trask comes in at fullback.

Hopefully Norris is fit and available.

I'd love for them to select Gideon Wrampling on one of the wings.

@kiwi_expat said in Reds vs Chiefs:

I'd love for them to select Gideon Wrampling on one of the wings.

He might be an option when fit and available, but wasn't playing club rugby last Sat.

We also haven't had any injury update on ENS, Narawa and Stevenson yet.

1. Aidan Ross
2. Samisoni Taukei’aho
3. Angus Ta’avao
4. Josh Lord
5. Tupou Vaa’i
6. Luke Jacobson
7. Kaylum Boshier
8. Pita Gus Sowakula
9. Cortez Ratima
10. Bryn Gatland
11. Quinn Tupaea
12. Rameka Poihipi
13. Alex Nankivell
14. Jonah Lowe
15. Chase Tiatia

Reserves:
16. Bradley Slater
17. Atu Moli
18. George Dyer
19. Naitoa Ah Kuoi
20. Samipeni Finau
21. Mitch Brown
22. Xavier Roe
23. Rivez Reihana

Kaylum Boshier returns to the starting line-up in jersey number 7. Gallagher Chiefs Co-captain Sam Cane has returned home to be with his wife who is due to give birth to their first child. Luke Jacobson will assume the captaincy for the second time this season after leading the side to victory over Moana Pasifika in Round 9.

Yuk. So below strength against a bogey team.

@ARHS said in Reds vs Chiefs:

Yuk. So below strength against a bogey team.

As I said above, there was little choice. A 6:2 bench.

Hopefully a few of the unavailable players are back for the Brumbies next round.

@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.