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Chiefs v Brumbies Rd 3 Saturday 1st March @ FMG Stadium Waikato 2.35 PM AEDT

Rudderless

Rudderless

Nev Cottrell (35)
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Cyril Towers (30)
CHIEFS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Brodie McAllister, George Dyer, Josh Lord, Tupou Vaa'i (c), Samipeni Finau, Jahrome Brown, Simon Parker, Cortez Ratima, Josh Jacomb, Manasa Mataele, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert-Brown, Emoni Narawa, Damian McKenzie

Replacements: Samisoni Taukei'aho, Ollie Norris, Sione Ahio, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Xavier Roe, Daniel Rona, Gideon Wrampling

BRUMBIES (1-15): James Slipper, Billy Pollard, Allan Ala'alatoa (c), Nick Frost, Cadeyrn Neville, Rory Scott, Luke Reimer, Charlie Cale, Ryan Lonergan, Declan Meredith, Corey Toole, Ollie Sapsford, Len Ikitau, Andy Muirhead, Tom Wright

Replacements: Lachlan Lonergan, Blake Schoupp, Rhys van Nek, Lachlan Shaw, Judah Saumaisue, Harrison Goddard, Jack Debreczeni, Hudson Creighton

Referee: James Doleman

Assistant Referees: Marcus Playle, Fraser Hannon

TMO: Richard Kelly
 
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griffins

Charlie Fox (21)
Seeing what the Chiefs did to the Crusaders last week gives real cause for concern for the Brums this week. Crusaders really struggled to find space and the Chiefs ruthlessly exploited the turnovers their pressure created. Chiefs scrum also dominant. You would expect a response from the Brumbies but down on troops it will be a big ask. Chiefs have a 13.5 start on sportsbet at the moment which looks good value...
 
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David Wilson (68)
Less than great game last week, but still - look at that line out. Brumbies need to start stamping their authority from this game.
 
Purce

Purce

Dave Cowper (27)
Has Jack D been injured? Interesting they're selecting Meredith over him, especially how under used he appeared to be last week.
 
Adam84

Adam84

John Eales (66)
Be interesting to see how Aidan Ross goes against the Brumbies pack, there’s a small chance he could be called into the Wallabies from June given he has signed with the Reds for 2026
 
Tomikin

Tomikin

Michael Lynagh (62)
Purce said:
Has Jack D been injured? Interesting they're selecting Meredith over him, especially how under used he appeared to be last week.
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Meredith was fine, I thought he played well for his first start, he takes on the line more and has a beautiful pass. I think some of the reason he wasn't always at 5/8th was that he was taking the tackle attacking the line and others had to fill in.

I think his got more upsides then Jack D, so happy for him to play for now. Hopefully Noah's back sooner then later. I think Hoopers a big lose but having Scott back is good. Would prefer if Neville wasn't there and we had Hooper but he was always gone for this week.
 
Purce

Purce

Dave Cowper (27)
Tomikin said:
Meredith was fine, I thought he played well for his first start, he takes on the line more and has a beautiful pass. I think some of the reason he wasn't always at 5/8th was that he was taking the tackle attacking the line and others had to fill in.

I think his got more upsides then Jack D, so happy for him to play for now. Hopefully Noah's back sooner then later. I think Hoopers a big lose but having Scott back is good. Would prefer if Neville wasn't there and we had Hooper but he was always gone for this week.
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I'm not knocking the guy, I don't think think he had a bad game however they seemed reluctant to use him as their game driver. Not sure if it's them trying to ease him in or a bit of a lack of confidence.

I would have thought Jack D with his experience would cover this gap for them pretty easily with Meredith coming off the bench.
 
Dan54

Dan54

David Wilson (68)
This is an interesting thing the Chiefs are trying with the bands playing all day, making it a mini festival etc. Not sure it will get perhaps older fans there, but they are to be applauded for trying things I think.
 
Tomikin

Tomikin

Michael Lynagh (62)
Let's go Brumbies, bout time we put the chiefs to the sword. Big game for Brumbies season. Knock these guys off and the Aussies are having a great start.
 
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