Highlanders 2021
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@akan004 And that's not counting Nehe Milner-Skudder and Solomon Alaimalo, and Koroi being with the AB7s.
(Renton has been a good replacement they've brought in though, and they have Makene and Fomai as decent additions to the squad, too.)
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If I read this article correctly, MMT will be out for SR T-T, but may be back for NPC.
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how well was MMT playing this season? Is he a future possible AB 8?
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@nostrildamus He has had limited game time this season, due to injury and the "party at Josh Ioane's", but my impression was that he had a reasonably quiet season, just like Sotutu. Not bad at all, but also not standing out positively like last year. Unfortunately, his injury has prevented him from stepping up as the season progressed and he won't play SR T-T, so we'll have to wait and see how he goes in NPC. I'm convinced he has ABs potential, but obviously, he still has to show it consistently on the field. Fortunately, they only signed Himeno for one season, so hopefully he'll get plenty of opportunities in the 8 jersey next season. I suspect he'll play at 6 for the Magpies again, with Devan Flanders preferred at 8.
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@stargazer said in Highlanders 2021:
hey only signed Himeno for one season
the way he has played you would expect they will be trying to extend that...although I dont think he shoulda been here in the first place, but thats another story.
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@stargazer said in Highlanders 2021:
Fortunately, they only signed Himeno for one season, so hopefully he'll get plenty of opportunities in the 8 jersey next season
Have they confirmed they won’t extend? This is why I’m not a fan of foreign players - it takes away opportunities for NZ players to get better
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more than happy to extend Himeno, a bit of competition is good
gutted we're playing in queenstown, was hoping to see them in Melbourne
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@snowy said in Highlanders 2021:
@bovidae said in Highlanders 2021:
Queenstown or Invercargill. A tough choice.
I have had a nice pie in Invercargill.
Well, well, would you look what's on the way to QT....
Fairlie Bakehouse
Relax in our spacious, great open outdoor space and enjoy the sun, or sit inside on a rainy day and indulge in our fresh baked desserts or hearty pies.
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Ospreys set to sign a pair of Highlanders players, including Irishman Jack Regan
Toby Booth's next step in rebuilding the Ospreys looks set to be the recruitment of two players from New Zealand, including Irishman Regan.
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@stargazer said in Highlanders 2021:
@nostrildamus He has had limited game time this season, due to injury and the "party at Josh Ioane's", but my impression was that he had a reasonably quiet season, just like Sotutu. Not bad at all, but also not standing out positively like last year. Unfortunately, his injury has prevented him from stepping up as the season progressed and he won't play SR T-T, so we'll have to wait and see how he goes in NPC. I'm convinced he has ABs potential, but obviously, he still has to show it consistently on the field. Fortunately, they only signed Himeno for one season, so hopefully he'll get plenty of opportunities in the 8 jersey next season. I suspect he'll play at 6 for the Magpies again, with Devan Flanders preferred at 8.
Fair assessment; I think he's miles away from an AB 8 jersey.
Flanders looks much more likely as do the starters at every other franchise and the Canes (Ardie, Sotutu, Grace/Blackadder, Jacobson).
Right now I'd say that Flanders looks and ready for a black 8 jersey, but that's for another thread.
I do hope he comes back well but he has struggled to get involved on both sides of the ball.
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