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Chiefs extend three players
By Online Editors
The Chiefs have today announced the extension of three players.
In a statement the Hamilton-based club revealed Alex Nankivell, Sean Wainui and Liam Polwart will be with the club until the end of 2020.
"We are glad to announce that Alex Nankivell, Liam Polwart, and Sean Wainui have all recently signed two year contracts with the Chiefs Rugby Club, until the end of the 2020 Investec Super Rugby season," the statement reads.
Bay of Plenty CEO Mike Rogers said of Polwart, “It is great to have Liam commit through to the end of the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup season. He is a part of a strong group of players that have and will continue to make a strong contribution to rugby in the Bay of Plenty. He has grown as a player since making his debut in 2016 for the Bay of Plenty Steamers as demonstrated by being a current Maori All Black.”
Taranaki Rugby Football Union CEO Jeremy Parkinson said of young midfielder Wainui, "Taranaki Rugby Football Union are delighted to align with the Chiefs and secure the services of Sean Wainui for a further two years."
"Sean joined the Yarrows Taranaki Bulls in 2014 and has played 34 times for the province including being part of the history making 2017 Ranfurly Shield winning team that beat Canterbury in Christchurch last October."
Wainui's extension bears special meaning, as he was one of several Chiefs without a Super Rugby contract at the start of the season.
After Colin Cooper's side were struck with injury, he called upon his former Taranaki charge Wainui. The 22-year-old Aucklander rewarded Cooper's faith and has since made 13 appearances and scored six tries for the Chiefs, good for second on the team behind fullback Solomon Alaimalo.
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The New Zealand performance in the return fixture in 2016 was filthy. A lot of Irish supporters were pretty shocked by it, viewed it as de facto cheating just to avoid another defeat.
Also shocked by the abuse to Ireland, captain, vice-captain and spectators after the full time whistle in Paris defeat, last match.
Sledging is sledging, but that happens during the game and targetting spectators should be completely out of bounds.
The Irish public used to enjoy these matches, even in defeat. Now they are necessary but unpleasant, because NZ apparently cannot accept or respect successful challengers.
Go to commentsThanks for the analysis Nick, thought provoking as usual. Couple of queries though, in the pic where you've circled Williams bind , I'm pretty sure it shows Stuart's knee on the ground, surely that's a NZ penalty? Also having had the chance to watch it again the All Black scrum seeems to improve after halftime, but before either England or the All Blacks replace their props. Not sure if that was the result of Tuipolutu coming on or some halftime tips. Either way this is only Williams second international season, so he'll be better for the experience.
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