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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
This is the DSPN.
Well hello and welcome to Henry Stadium here in Wellington. We're on the eve of the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs. Two teams that come in with a good bit of history behind the Chiefs.
having made the last three super rugby pacific finals and having lost all of them the hurricanes the first time they have been here since they won the title on this very ground 10 years ago that was back when the teams had when the competition had south african teams in they beat the lions 20 points to three on what was i think the coldest night of most people's lives now if
We've talked to the coaches and the captains who joined us. They did this boxing-style press conference upstairs. They got everyone together.
Chapter 2: What historical context surrounds the Chiefs and Hurricanes Grand Final?
No punches were thrown. It was just pretty friendly, all up, really. Let's hear what Clark Laidlaw, his counterpart Johnny Gibbs, Duplessis Karifi and Geordie Barrett from the Hurricanes and Tupou Vai from the Chiefs. Here's the highlights from that press conference. How's the week been? Yeah, it's been a nice week.
I'm sure both teams have enjoyed not trying to analyse opposition for the week after. The coaches have had a couple of easier nights. But yeah, it's good to obviously get a home final and something we're trying to achieve. So we've certainly enjoyed the week and prepared well. So it feels like the work's done.
Jordy, just from a
Yeah, it's massively exciting. Like Clark said, the more games you play at home in front of your fans, the more special it is. In some ways, the week's gone very slow, but also it's just popped up on us now and games tomorrow. So, yeah, all the work's done. It'll be great for New Zealand, full stadium tomorrow and a good buzz around Super Rugby. Jono, what about for you?
Obviously, down here in Wellington, now it's out from the game, how will that week be?
Yeah, I think really similar for the staff. It's a good tail end to the week. Nothing to prepare for next week. So you can actually just be present, enjoy it. And I think it's exciting, obviously, but also just top seeds and second seed are in the final so it's going to be a great contest.
No sold out cake then obviously are you expecting, given how Chiefs fans travel, expected to hear a few bells tomorrow night?
Yeah well it sold out pretty quick, I'm hoping that a lot of those IP dresses were based out of Waikato so we'll see how we go tomorrow.
been i guess it's so close now how how i guess emotions was to try to be in a moment like this for this group yeah it's pretty special but um yeah we're in the same breath we've just got ourselves here it's only an opportunity um and chief's probably saying the same thing so but yeah for this group we've been sitting here this time of the year and doing reviews after seasons that have just fallen short so it's usually satisfying to
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Chapter 3: How are the coaches and captains preparing for the final?
It's worked really well. Geordie's obviously slotted back in seamlessly this year after being abroad for a year, but the core group of leaders have been within the group for a good amount of time now. So we know each other inside and out and can really lend on each other's strengths, which are pretty vast to be honest. So, you know, the group works well together.
It's got a lot of balance and it's got a lot of experience as well. So, yeah, I think I've heard a few people talking about too many shifts in the kitchen kind of concept towards the start of the season, but we've found a way to make it work and no one's fighting back. fighting for airspace.
Yeah, we kind of know our roles, know our areas of expertise, and we just go and nail those and lead those.
Mark, some so-called rugby experts are saying you're going into tomorrow's game with just two locks. Can you just assure Hurricanes fans about Brad Shields and the fact he made an international debut as a lock?
Yeah, well, he's covered in lock, yep.
And tell us about him as a lock?
Well, he played a lot like Caleb Delaney. He's got a good engine around the field. He's smart enough around set pieces and he enjoys pushing, so we expect him to play well at Loughlin if that's where he goes on.
John, a question from me. Can you tell us about some of your past experiences as a coach, coaching in finals? I know you were with Leinster for a long time and you've had a lot of European finals. What were they like for you and how do they compare
Yeah, I think it's pretty similar sentiments really. You work really hard to put yourself in that position. You want to enjoy that. You also know that the starting line is just the opportunity only. Nothing's guaranteed. It's got to go and be earned. And yeah, I was lucky enough to
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