Highlanders 2022
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i know very little about him, coming from Hawkes Bay is probably enough to sign him though
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@kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:
i know very little about him, coming from Hawkes Bay is probably enough to sign him though
Considering the backrow talent we have he's made a good impression in the last two years so good if he picks up a contract.
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@nepia openside? can he play elsewhere? Lentjes and Harmon have both looked good at 7 this year
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@kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:
@nepia openside? can he play elsewhere? Lentjes and Harmon have both looked good at 7 this year
I think he played all 3 for us at various stages, but don't quote me on that, check with @Stargazer first.
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From memory he has been with the squad since around the end of Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Seems a likely utility signing if true. I just hope we have also locked in Hugh Renton. I'd like to see Sean Withy locked in as well.
Seems to many loosies.
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@southernmann yeah, would love to see Withy brought in
was he just our player of the tournament or THE player of the tournament? either way sounds like a bit of a talent
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@kiwiwomble Funaki's starts for the Magpies in 2020 were in the 7 jersey, but he has replaced MMT a couple of times at 6. I think he also plays at no. 8 for his club, but not sure.
Just to give a very brief impression. He scored two tries in the Taranaki v Hawke's Bay game (22nd and 42nd minute) and had one try controversially disallowed (36th minute). All are shown in this highlights clip. He's wearing the 7 jersey.
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Here's a clip with Solomone Funaki's highlights. It's a clip from 2019, so mostly footage from the Hawke's Bay Saracens (the Magpies Development team). You can see him in the 7, 8 and 20 jersey.
I don't know how good he can or will be at SR level, and whether he will be better than Harmon or Lentjes, because he simply hasn't played at that level yet, but he's bigger (heavier, at about the same height).
He's in the Tonga squad, so you'll be able to watch him if he gets into the matchday 23.
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Spoke to a very good family friend of Folau Fakatava
Crusaders almost had Folau Fakatava,he was about to sign a 3 year deal ,in fact the crusaders had released Bryn Hall ..but what they did not count on was the influence of his parents back in Tonga who reminded him of who gave him his opportunity and that was the Highlanders..he took heed of his parents advice and decided to stay in Dunedin ..that left the Crusaders scrambling to get Hall back on the books .
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@steven-harris It's good for Aaron's Smith's workload management as well. With Fakatava on board, the coaches are prepared to play Smith off the bench a bit more and aren't as reliant on him starting every game.
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an interesting post from the Highlanders, might they be gauging if the fans want a Maroon jersey again
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@Steven Harris
Well I'm now really big fans of Folau's parents.
the Crusaders do a great job developing their own talent. They don't need to pick the bones of other franchise's top talent.
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highlandersteam Ash Dixon heading to Japan
Ash,
You’ve been a great Highlanders leader and warrior and we thank you for the many years you’ve been a part of this club.
We wish you and your whanau the best for the future.
Ngā mihi nui
🗣@ashdixon has been a Highlander since 2015 and has played 100 games, helping lead our team to the recent Super Rugby Trans- Ta$man Final.
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gutted, glad they've done something official and early though
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Highlanders really trying to do this right
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@kiwiwomble The Magpies, too: https://www.sporty.co.nz/magpies/newsarticle/106849?newsfeedId=1229594
I assume he'll get a proper sent-off - preferably after an attempted kick at goal
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@stargazer think he should take tis weekend off? moving can be stressful, best to get in top if it all early.....
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@kiwiwomble No. chance!
