Highlanders 2021
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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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not too uset, Clarke should be more than up too it
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@kiwimurph doesnt sound great, especially coupled with the alleged incidents at the Chiefs hotel on Saturday night.
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Damn, will be interesting to see if details come out
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Not up to date with all these guys
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All good NPC players.
Fomai has represented Samoa in sevens, has been very good the last few seasons for the Magpies (at 13 and on the wing) and was in the Blues environment since preseason until about a month or so, ago. He has been with the Highlanders since.
Funaki played openside for Hawke's Bay, not at no. 8, but he probably can play all backrow positions. Really stepped up at the end of the 2020 NPC season with some great tries, esp. against Taranaki. Very physical, but green at SR level, of course. Has played sevens for Tonga. I saw him in a photo on instagram with Fomai and thought Fomai was back in the Bay haha; turns out Funaki was in Dunedin instead.
I can only remember seeing Timoci play for the Crusaders during preseason and he looked very promising. Strong winger.
Tim O'Malley has been a solid NPC players over the years. Always a bit on the fringes of SR selection.
The Stuff article @Bovidae is referring to, is this one:
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@stargazer cheers mate
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