Highlanders 2023

[SouthernMann]

I'd hope Abraham Pole gets one of the loosehead spots. Just not sure of the contract lengths for DLB or Ayden Johnstone. Think Abraham Pole has more upside than both of them. I'm just interested to see whether they have a trick up their sleeve for the 10 jersey for next year or if they will be running battlers again.

[mikey07]

@SouthernMann You might get Connors Brother down there battling for your 10 jersey.

[Yeetyaah]

@mikey07 said in Highlanders 2023:

@SouthernMann You might get Connors Brother down there battling for your 10 jersey.

Holy shit that would be a terrible signing lmao

[SouthernMann]

Yuck. Imagine a first five rotation of JGB, Hunt and Banks. Really sends a shiver down the spine.

[Bovidae]

Ioane may still need a home, or one of the many Chiefs 1st 5s. Some are ex-Highlanders.

Reihana would be worth investing in.

[Grooter]

@Bovidae wouldn't mind Rivez

[SouthernMann]

With Miller and Faleafaga coming through. I highly doubt we will be chasing a inexperienced player. I sniff a journeyman

[Kiwiwomble]

@SouthernMann agreed, and I think millar has grown and settle a lot, having a sharp shooter at the death could be a real asset

[Cpt Kumera]

Am hearing a bop loose foward no8 might be signed with highlanders

[Yeetyaah]

@Cpt-Kumera said in Highlanders 2023:

Am hearing a bop loose foward no8 might be signed with highlanders

Not Broughton is it

[SouthernMann]

@Yeetyaah said in Highlanders 2023:

@Cpt-Kumera said in Highlanders 2023:

Am hearing a bop loose foward no8 might be signed with highlanders

Not Broughton is it

Would be quite happy if it is Broughton. Seems a real talent. Reminds me of Elliot Dixon.

[SBW1]

@Southern Jona Nareki back from injury starting to hit some form, hopefully back on track for Highlanders next year.

[Bones]

@SBW1 starting? I thought it was his first game. Didn't miss a beat.
Missed a shocker of a tackle though.

[SBW1]

@Bones Will Pari Pari Parkinson be back on deck for 2023?

[SouthernMann]

@SBW1 said in Highlanders 2023:

@Bones Will Pari Pari Parkinson be back on deck for 2023?

He is. Will be an interesting battle between Dickson, Selby-Rickett, Parkinson and Holland for the three locking spots. One of the few areas we have depth.

[Kiwiwomble]

@SouthernMann agreed, barring any injuries lock is one area im very comfortable, even more so if bryn evans and will tucker are also knocking about

[SouthernMann]

@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2023:

@SouthernMann agreed, barring any injuries lock is one area im very comfortable, even more so if bryn evans and will tucker are also knocking about

Pretty sure they confirmed Evans isn't coming back. Will be the four locks, plus Max Hicks as well.

[cgrant]

@SouthernMann
I rate Max Hicks a lot. But with all these locks, I could see him moved to the blindside. A combo with him plus MMT and Harmon could be interesting.

[Stargazer]

Highlanders Appoint Attack Coach | Highlanders Rugby Club Limited Partnership

Englishman Richard Whiffin has been handed the attack portfolio for the Highlanders in 2023.

[Kiwiwomble]

didn't know we were looking for another coach, dont know anything about him but we must be attractive