Aled promoted for Kiwi derby

10 Mar 2010

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Aled promoted for Kiwi derby

Aled de Malmanche and Craig Clarke will start as Ian Foster looks to bolster the Chiefs’ tight five for the Crusaders clash.

Clarke has recovered from a groin strain suffered in the round two match against the Lions while De Malmanche comes in for the injured Hika Elliot.

Sione Lauaku sits out the match after having an assault charge laid against him. Colin Bourke remains at No 8.

‘I expect a real lift in our intensity, back to the levels we achieved in the first couple of weeks,’ said coach Ian Foster. ‘Certainly there were some individuals last week that didn’t get to the level they would have wanted.

‘There’s been an opportunity to reflect on our first four games, and whilst we were frustrated with our last performance, overall the squad has made great progress.’

Chiefs - 15 Mils Muliaina (c), 14 Lelia Masaga, 13 Richard Kahui, 12 Callum Bruce, 11 Sitiveni Sivivatu, 10 Stephen Donald, 9 Brendon Leonard, 8 Colin Bourke, 7 Tanerau Latimer, 6 Liam Messam, 5 Craig Clarke, 4 Romana Graham, 3 Nathan White, 2 Aled de Malmanche, 1 Sona Taumalolo.
Subs: 16 Vern Kamo, 17 Toby Smith, 18 Culum Retallick, 19 Luke Braid, 20 Junior Poluleuligaga, 21 Mike Delany, 22 Dwayne Sweeney.

Ross returns for Saders

Todd Blackadder has made two changes to his team to face the Chiefs on Friday.

Lock Isaac Ross has been promoted to the starting line-up to partner veteran Brad Thorn. This sees Sam Whitelock dropped to the wood.

Blackadder has resisted bringing Chris Jack back into the mix, despite his being fit for selection.

The other change sees Kahn Fotuali’i start in place of injured scrumhalf Andy Ellis.

Crusaders – 15 Jared Payne, 14 Sean Maitland, 13 Robbie Fruean, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 Zac Guildford, 10 Daniel Carter, 9 Kahn Fotuali’i, 8 Kieran Read, 7 George Whitelock, 6 Richie McCaw (c), 5 Isaac Ross, 4 Brad Thorn, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Ti’i Paulo, 1 Wyatt Crockett.
Subs: 16 Corey Flynn, 17 Ben Franks, 18 Sam Whitelock, 19 Thomas Waldrom, 20 Willi Heinz, 21 Adam Whitelock, 22 Colin Slade.

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6 Comments

  • 1.Staal: Reply to this comment
    10 Mar 2010, 07:19 am

    These Dragons will be in the semi’s.. imo.

  • 2.DonutDunning: Reply to this comment
    10 Mar 2010, 07:46 am

    Is Richie only covering blindside while Waldrom recovers from his injury, or is this a tactical change to the new interpretations limiting his effectiveness as a cheat?

  • 3.poppa69: Reply to this comment
    10 Mar 2010, 08:46 am

    I would have been starting with Aled all season, gives the chiefs pack so much more starch and always makes ground with the ball..

    going on the Reds game it looks like he has been working on his lineout throws..

  • 4.Storm outta hell: Reply to this comment
    10 Mar 2010, 08:51 am

    @poppa69: Yeah…I rate Aled,but I don’t think Chiefs will make the semi’s..not after losing to Reds at home..?

  • 5.poppa69: Reply to this comment
    10 Mar 2010, 10:39 am

    @Storm outta hell: I think the reds actually have a good shot at making the semis, think everyone is under estimating them at their own peril… They could have quite easily have been 4 for 4 this season…

    chiefs will challenge for a spot, they have enough talent in their side to ensure theyll be there or thereabouts..

  • 6.Storm outta hell: Reply to this comment
    10 Mar 2010, 10:43 am

    @poppa69: Agreed…but losing at home to Reds I did not expect..

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