As long-term readers of the BoP Mafia website will know, we have only respect and admiration for the Chiefs super-coach Ian Foster and his long and proud tenure has brought glory to our franchise region. After the narrow defeat to the Crusaders last Friday, we heard some nay-sayers claiming that the super-coach doesn't have a gameplan for his clutch of outstanding individuals.

We at the BoP Mafia know this is a scandalous untruth, not only due to our admiration for super-coach but also because we were listening outside the Chiefs room just before they went out onto the field. So we know he had a plan and to prevent futher malicious rumours spreading, here is his speech in full.

"Right lads, this is a tough game today and we need 120% from each of you. Except for Mike Delany of course, as he is only allowed on once the clock has passed 80 minutes.

The Crusaders are a champion team but we are a team of champions and in my view, a team of champions will always beat a champion team. However we respect their ability to play a structured game and we aren't going to be drawn into that charade. No structure today, lads, everything has to be off the cuff and unplanned.

Just in case this is too vague for you, here are 10 bullet points to take out onto the field with you.

1. Forwards. I know I pay very little attention to you lot (except Liam of course, as he plays like a back). However today it is the Crusaders so I'm giving the forward battle 10% of my attention. Scrums aren't important but today we will really focus on the line-out. Firstly I've dropped Culum Rettalick, our most effective line-out option to date, to confuse those Crusaders. They will be up there competing on your throw so on no account must you throw the ball straight - that is what they will be expecting. Throw it down our side, throw it down their side but you must keep them guessing.  Oh I forgot, I've already flicked the special Hika/Aled coin we had minted last year and Aled has the nod today. Aled, ignore what I just said - just throw the same way as usual.

2. Backs. General point - please try to score a try every time we get possession. It doesn't matter where we are on the field or whether you have any support, just go for it. The Crusaders won't be expecting that. Motto for today - the ball is a hot potato.

3. Ignore the obvious passes. If you have a 3 man overlap out wide, pass the ball back inside, keep them guessing. Point 7 will clarify this.

4. Avoid taking the tackle. You should be tackled only as a last resort, if you can get a pass away then do it. Remember, if you can't see anyone in support, throw that pass.

5. In the unlikely event of the ball being retained for 3 phases, go for the chip kick. See point 6.

6. The chip kick is your friend. As a surprise weapon it is unparalled. Don't plan the chip kick as the Crusaders will be ready for it, do it when it will be unexpected, in your own 22 is a good idea.

7. We have the best back 3 in the comp and the Crusaders know it. They will be expecting us to gain territory to set up backline moves to give our back 3 space. Don't do this. Numbers 11, 14 and 15 should only get the ball in broken play and should only run it if they have no support at all.

8. You may have noticed that with this game plan there is no territorial kicking at all. There is an exception to this rule - if we are down late in the game and need to score a try, then kick for territory all the time. They will be expecting us to run it. The exception to this is on the last play of the game when we have to score a try - then try a chip kick, as they will be expecting us to keep ball in hand.

9. I don't worry too much about defence as you all know, so just carry on with the usual tactics. Rush out of the line unevenly and randomly and try to go for the intercept instead of making that tackle.

10. After last week's performance, the Crusaders won't be expecting much from our goal-kicking. So Stevie Donald, lace up those kicking boots, you can kick like a dream today. THEY WON'T BE EXPECTING THAT!"