Highlanders 2020
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@Dice I thought he didn't make much impact at 12. Maybe they're considering him there in case of injuries. Must say, Mitch Hunt was good at 10. It will be battle between those two, who will get to start in the 10 jersey. I expect a lot of rotation in the first few rounds, before they settle on one of them as the top dog at 10.
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@Stargazer surely after last season All Black Ioane is the starting 10 unless they play him at fullback.
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Highlanders (first half): Josh Ioane, Tima Fainga'anuku, Rob Thompson, Teihorangi Walden, Jona Nareki, Mitch Hunt, Kayne Hammington, Marino Mikaele Tu'u, James Lentjes, Dillon Hunt, Pari Pari Parkinson, Josh Dickson, Siate Tokolahi, Nathan Vella, Ayden Johnstone.
Highlanders (second half): Josh McKay, Kirisi Kuridrani, Patelesio Tomkinson, Michael Collins, Scott Gregory, Josh Ioane, Folau Fakatava, Teariki Ben-Nicholas, Dillon Hunt, Zane Kapeli, Jesse Pareti, Jack Whetton, Josh Iosefa-Scott, Sebastian Siataga, Daniel Lienert-Brown.
Reserves: Ethan De Groot, Sione Misiloi, Aleki MorrisCrusaders: David Havili (c), Will Jordan, Braydon Ennor, Dallas McLeod, Leicester Faingaanuku, Brett Cameron, Mitchell Drummond, Whetukamokamo Douglas, Tom Christie, Tom Sanders, Quinten Strange, Mitchell Dunshea, Michael Alaalatoa, Andrew Makalio, Isi Tu'ungafasi.
Reserves: Brodie McAlister, George Bower, Oliver Jager, Cullen Grace, Sione Havili, Bryn Hall, Fergus Burke, Manasa Mataele, Harry Allan, Luke Romano, Fetuli Paea -
@Bones said in Highlanders 2020:
@Siam I'm pretty happy with the squad considering.
I've noted your half full glass and tipped it into my half empty one😀
Yep, bring it on and we'll chart the progress of a justifiably written off team and look for some upsets and player development.
(A churlish supporter would recognize that we've got 6 seasons up our sleeves before we stink up the place worse than the aucklanders have 😎)
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FYI for anyone who doesn't know that todays preseason game vs the Crusaders is live on Sky Sport 1 at 5:55pm.
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@Daffy-Jaffy Sadly due to "technical difficulties" todays match is now only avilable on Highlanders facebook page. Sky don't deserve us.
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@Daffy-Jaffy the stream has gone down 😂
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Highlanders away jersey
adidas has today unveiled the alternate jerseys for all five New Zealand Investec Super Rugby sides for the highly anticipated 2020 season. From material to design, the jerseys have been crafted to reflect and honour the natural environments of each team. All 5 jerseys are part of the new adidas PRIMEBLUE range – made with Parley Ocean Plastic, which is recycled plastic waste intercepted from beaches and coastal communities before it reaches the oceans.From material to design, the jerseys have been crafted to reflect and honour the natural environments of each team. All 5 jerseys are part of the new adidas PRIMEBLUE range – made with Parley Ocean Plastic, which is recycled plastic waste intercepted from beaches and coastal communities before it reaches the oceans. As part of its ongoing mission to end plastic waste, adidas has committed to shift entirely to recycled polyester by 2024. To inspire rugby fans to join the movement, the designs of each teams alternate jersey features aquatic-style patterns and nods to the teams’ local environments: • The Highlanders jersey is designed to reflect the ocean on the southern Fiordlands. The water design provides a fresh take on the Highlanders’ tartan.https://www.allblacks.com/news/adidas-unveils-investec-super-rugby-away-jerseys/
