Highlanders 2022
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@kiwiwomble thought that was what the secrecy was all about re extra players
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@daffy-jaffy yeah, saw that earlier
just a bit down on the highlanders in general at the moment, no hype on their socials or anything, a fan page spots him at training and then someone asks the club and theyre like..."oh yeah....and this former english international is actually pretty good...did you guys want to know this?"
But also, too late? seems like the kind of signing we could have got excited about earlier, did his agent get the dates for the start of the season wrong? or did we ask him over once we picked up a couple of injuries?
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@kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:
@daffy-jaffy yeah, saw that earlier
just a bit down on the highlanders in general at the moment, no hype on their socials or anything, a fan page spots him at training and then someone asks the club and theyre like..."oh yeah....and this former english international is actually pretty good...did you guys want to know this?"
But also, too late? seems like the kind of signing we could have got excited about earlier, did his agent get the dates for the start of the season wrong? or did we ask him over once we picked up a couple of injuries?
I think he left UK for family reasons/personal reasons. He’s just late availability, and there would’ve been MIQ shenanigans earlier too, I guess
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@machpants hell of a gamble rocking up half way through the season, i guess maybe he wasn't expecting a gig, just some training and prep for NPC?
Solomona has signed for the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific season as a replacement player for the Highlanders, and he will then join North Harbour for their NPC campaignthis is interesting given whats been going on with Alaimalo
The winger has previously spoken candidly about his battle with depression, as a way of highlighting the importance of being open about mental health -
@kiwiwomble Just the interview about the extra players who had been invited to training. Abraham Pole was named, and Freedom, but there were postings asking why others were not mentioned for fans sake.
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@smudge said in Highlanders 2022:
@tim said in Highlanders 2022:
'Their set-piece failed them': Ex-All Black's message for winless Highlanders
A former All Black has pinpointed where the Highlanders need to improve to turn their winless start to the campaign around.
Must be about time for you to call for the Highlanders to be moved to North Harbour...
this isn't a stupid idea
Auckland can handle the extra side.
Then the Crusaders can move to Dunedin to play in the sort of stadium a team of that quality deserves
And then CCC doesn't have to build a stadium in Christchurch and can put the funds to more municipal uses.
wins all 'round
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@mariner4life ...re brand the crusaders?
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@kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:
@mariner4life ...re brand the crusaders?
Very good idea. Take some inspiration from the amazing brains in the Blues franchise.
I present to you
Matatū Mens Team
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@machpants said in Highlanders 2022:
@kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:
@mariner4life ...re brand the crusaders?
Very good idea. Take some inspiration from the amazing brains in the Blues franchise.
I present to you
Matatū Mens Team
How about Matatū Two?
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Mixed injury news for Highlanders duo Thomas Umaga-Jensen and Billy Harmon
The Highlanders have received mixed injury news regarding two of their injured players, Thomas Umaga-Jensen and Billy Harmon.
Summary:
bad news: TU-J 's recovery is taking longer than anticipated and is still weeks away from a return.
good news: Harmon is doing better and may make a return very soon, sooner than expected. -
@stargazer i do rate Harmon but if i had to choose id rather get TUJ
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@stargazer said in Highlanders 2022:
Mixed injury news for Highlanders duo Thomas Umaga-Jensen and Billy Harmon
The Highlanders have received mixed injury news regarding two of their injured players, Thomas Umaga-Jensen and Billy Harmon.
Summary:
bad news: TU-J 's recovery is taking longer than anticipated and is still weeks away from a return.
good news: Harmon is doing better and may make a return very soon, sooner than expected.It's sad that I am not surprised that TUJ's recovery is taking longer than expected. I wonder if we will ever see the best of him and his brother.
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u20's have a sick jersey
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@kiwiwomble I presume Aaron withy is related to Sean?
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@fakatavafuture don’t know but don’t think that’s a crazy idea
