Highlanders 2024
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Just a random thought. With Sio Tomkinson coming off contract in Wales, I wonder if he has any interest in returning home. Would no doubt get some good minutes and push for a starting spot on the midfield so I thought it was worth putting out there. Strong ball carrier and solid on defense, the kind of player we are no doubt looking for.
I was always a big fan of him but discipline was his biggest issue, especially at tackle time. Left NZ young and didn’t reach his potential. Odds on him returning are slim and something like Japan is probably more appealing but it’s worth mentioning he is only 28 and has a fair few good years left yet.
Might be the kind of midfield signing we look to make, nothing ground breaking but someone with Dunedin connections. Worth enquiring anyway with it being pretty slim pickings at midfield around the country.
Probably just wishful thinking on my end but like I said, a player who is off contract and worth mentioning for conversations sake.
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@Nogusta said in Highlanders 2024:
@taniwharugby Chiefs
The Chiefs are bringing in Tamati Tua despite having ALB, Poihipi, Tupaea, Rona (and Wrampling, once a season)?
You're not mixing him up with Jahrome Brown?
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@taniwharugby said in Highlanders 2024:
@African-Monkey pretty sure he is looking to or will be signing a contract in Japan or France as he is using his out clause from his NRU contract.
Chiefs
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@Duluth said in Highlanders 2024:
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2024:
anyone got any goss as to why we only signed him for one year? our idea? his idea?
Probably because he was constantly injured. It was also mentioned by a good source that he was a cheap signing too
Yea only offered a 1 year on almost the minimum.
Turned down a much better (money wise) extra year at the Blues for more of an opportunity.
I believe he may have re signed w the Landers
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Out of that group I'd be keen on Heremaia Murray, tangitau (even though doesn't sound like it is happening), Sinkinson at a stretch), Bailyn Sullivan and Brewis
I'm hearing Vikena and Tangitau are locked in for the Highlanders
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Tangitau is an awesome signing for the future. I wonder what story he has been sold by management in terms of gametime. I don't see much or anything between him and the two starting wingers, with him having more long-term potential.
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@Bones said in Highlanders 2024:
@Tim I'd be very happy with Grant, Howden, Jacomb and Sullivan.
Howden is signed for next year but wouldn’t be surprised if he made the shift after that. Out of all our blindside options I think he has the biggest future because he’s a natural 6 and he’s young but won’t get a chance with Flanders and Shields ahead of him. If he goes anywhere I hope it’s the Landers.
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@Nogusta said in Highlanders 2024:
Out of that group I'd be keen on Heremaia Murray, tangitau (even though doesn't sound like it is happening), Sinkinson at a stretch), Bailyn Sullivan and Brewis
I'm hearing Vikena and Tangitau are locked in for the Highlanders
Tangitau is a huge win for the Landers. Damn I was hoping Laidlaw would have targeted him as a replacement for Moorby as he’s coached him in the sevens and under 20s. That’s why I don’t think Sullivan will leave the Canes as there’s a starting spot to play for.
Landers will have some class back three options next year.
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@Canes4life said in Highlanders 2024:
@Nogusta said in Highlanders 2024:
Out of that group I'd be keen on Heremaia Murray, tangitau (even though doesn't sound like it is happening), Sinkinson at a stretch), Bailyn Sullivan and Brewis
I'm hearing Vikena and Tangitau are locked in for the Highlanders
Tangitau is a huge win for the Landers. Damn I was hoping Laidlaw would have targeted him as a replacement for Moorby as he’s coached him in the sevens and under 20s. That’s why I don’t think Sullivan will leave the Canes as there’s a starting spot to play for.
Landers will have some class back three options next year.
You lads are stacked enough!
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@Nogusta said in Highlanders 2024:
A little academic but Naitoa Ah Khoui and Rob Rush were (very) near misses.
Ekuasi could be on the cards though.Sounds like we wont be getting Frizzell hunting all those loosies
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That would suggest the theory though, that the Highlanders are needing a tighthead, a lock and a loose forward (reckon Hicks could well have been shown the door). If there is another one, it will be a back, and it will be a low-key addition either at 10, or they are waiting to see if anything comes up in the NPC, because we've got good backs all sorted.
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@frugby said in Highlanders 2024:
That would suggest the theory though, that the Highlanders are needing a tighthead, a lock and a loose forward (reckon Hicks could well have been shown the door). If there is another one, it will be a back, and it will be a low-key addition either at 10, or they are waiting to see if anything comes up in the NPC, because we've got good backs all sorted.
Yeah the last back I'd back to be Byron Smith, unless he does something very wrong
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@SouthernMann Guess it depends how he goes. They may not want three 10s u23... that said I reckon Faleafaga could potentially see time at 12 for Otago, and that could be a catalyst for a position change.
