Highlanders 2023

[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

[Stargazer]

@Kiwiwomble Plenty of info about him in that media release. Sounds like he's coming for the "experience" of coaching Super Rugby. It reads like a signing for one year only.

[Kiwiwomble]

@Stargazer yeah, sorry, meant knew nothing about him before reading the article

[Dan54]

@Stargazer said in Highlanders 2023:

Highlanders Appoint Attack Coach | Highlanders Rugby Club Limited Partnership

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

Man reading about things like this I prepared to get excited at the thought of Super starting, well I will get excited AFTER the NPC of course!

[Kiwiwomble]

@Dan54 already "after the NPC" for some of us

as i get older i get more excited about good coaches coming on board, flashy players have more often failed for us over the years, our best players have often been those getting a second shot to prove themselves of locals building on combinations....both more reliant on good coaches