Highlanders 2023
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Probably Josh Hohneck might not be back as well. James Lentjes is turning 32 next year, but he is liked for his leadership. Punivai is probably om the way out. May be Banks as well. So Hohneck, Coltman, Evans, Hammington, Banks, Sio and may be Alaimalo and Punivai. That's eight. But, can't imagine who will be staying.
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bit of a surprise...if we ever did a proper heritage jersey it would have to be black and white stripes
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@Kiwiwomble Good signing. Has been sharp for the Chiefs. I wonder if they have signed a wing?
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how is he with injuries?...really would just love to field the same team a few weeks in a row
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@Tim said in Highlanders 2023:
@Kiwiwomble Good signing. Has been sharp for the Chiefs. I wonder if they have signed a wing?
Bloody hope so!
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@Kiwiwomble He had three shoulder fractures during his time at the Canes, but has only had minor injuries when at the Chiefs. Never out for long.
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@Stargazer said in Highlanders 2023:
Glad they've finally announced Lowe's signing! I've been waiting for the announcement, because I knew he was leaving the Chiefs but wasn't 100% sure whether he'd indeed signed with the Landers.
I think he won't be the last Magpie to go South either.
Flanders?
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Media release:
Youth and experience to bolster 2023 squad | Highlanders Rugby Club Limited Partnership
Only a few days after being appointed as Highlander’s Head Coach, Clarke Dermody is already adding to his 2023 squad. Announcing today a mix of youth and experience with the inclusion of Chiefs winger, Jonah Lowe and young Dutch lock, Fabian Holland.
Lowe has signed a three-year agreement
Initially the Highlanders had planned on Holland being involved in 2024 but his development has been so rapid his talent could not be ignored.
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@FakatavaAllBlack said in Highlanders 2023:
Irish Paul also says Fabian Holland has signed a full contract & that Solomon Alaimalo is done with the landers.
the whole deal is disappointing, the fans and club obviously only got one game out of him i think and you cant think the last two years has been good for him if he didn;t manage to get on the pitch and is not staying
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Lowe stands at 1.84m and weighs in at 92kgnot that heavy....i assume he's very fast?
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@Kiwiwomble Richard buckman quality in that he's a guy that won't let the team down.. Lowe has had some memorable games such as the four tries against the Tahs?
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@Kiwiwomble Fast, but not explosive fast. Remember that Chiefs v Highlanders game in 2021 where Nareki had a head start and Lowe still almost got him? That was a long run.
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@FakatavaAllBlack said in Highlanders 2023:
@Kiwiwomble Richard buckman quality in that he's a guy that won't let the team down.. has had some memorable games such as the four tries against the Tahs?
i'll go out on a limb and say i was never a huge buckman fan....didn;t dislike him but think he got showed up pretty regularly...so not a great endorsement for me
@Stargazer said in Highlanders 2023:
@Kiwiwomble Fast, but not explosive fast. Remember that Chiefs v Highlanders game in 2021 where Nareki had a head start and Lowe still almost got him? That was a long run.
dont remember
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@Kiwiwomble You're not well. Buckman was awesome. Was on the ABs radar, but then got that horrible season-ending injury in that stupid preseason game against a French team. Was it in Hong Kong or Singapore? Can't remember. Anyway, without that injury he could have been an AB. That's how good he was.
