Highlanders 2022
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@SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2022:
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:
love or hate him he's been a true stalwart and loyal servant
And yet we haven't yet invested in a quality young hooker.
We'll get one of the ones being blooded at the other franchises! Thomson or Vikena will turn up in a season or two I'm sure...
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i actually thought ricky jackson looked much better in last years npc and henry bell looked very promising
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@Kiwiwomble they'll have high hopes for Jack Taylor as if I'm not mistaken he's on the same high performance program that has seen Ma'u, Withy & Holland complete
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Next year Taylor will be in year two of his initial three year contract. He will be turning 20. Probably won't be filling the immediate hole. I think they will be aiming for these academy players to potentially make the step up in year three, if they are capable. Also bearing in mind the other two hookers are older as well. We might be needing a full set of hookers within the next couple of years. There has been a lack of forward planning regarding the hooking position.
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@SouthernMann Ricky Jackson is not contracted for 2023… Henry Bell can be the 3 hooker next year, also Taylor. Southern boys
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@Bones said in Highlanders 2022:
@SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2022:
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:
love or hate him he's been a true stalwart and loyal servant
And yet we haven't yet invested in a quality young hooker.
We'll get one of the ones being blooded at the other franchises! Thomson or Vikena will turn up in a season or two I'm sure...
The one you really want is Riccitelli.....
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@KiwiMurph said in Highlanders 2022:
@Bones said in Highlanders 2022:
@SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2022:
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:
love or hate him he's been a true stalwart and loyal servant
And yet we haven't yet invested in a quality young hooker.
We'll get one of the ones being blooded at the other franchises! Thomson or Vikena will turn up in a season or two I'm sure...
The one you really want is Riccitelli.....
I riccitellyou you're wrong
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@macmanus said in Highlanders 2022:
@SouthernMann Ricky Jackson is not contracted for 2023… Henry Bell can be the 3 hooker next year, also Taylor. Southern boys
Ricky Jackson, Henry Bell and a young fella from Southland who hasn't played first class rugby doesn't inspire me.
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It is strange that the Highlanders don't appear to have a succession plan at hooker, as Marshall (who replaced Jackson) is the youngest of the current three at 29.
Flynn Thomas was highly rated as an age-group player. I doubt you'll get Bell back from the Crusaders now.
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@SouthernMann Ricky Jackson is playing with Crusaders. He’s first option for Otago. Makalio, Marshall and Ricky would be great for 2023.
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why cant the senior team get a jersey like that?!
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@Kiwiwomble such a beaut eh
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Can't remember whether it has alreayd been posted somewhere:
All Blacks loose forward Shannon Frizell will make his injury return this weekend as the Highlanders target a Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final berth on Sunday.
Frizell has been out of action for seven weeks after hurting his knee in the opening moments of his side’s win over Moana Pasifika last month, but will return to action in Dunedin club rugby this weekend.
The 17-test international will then become available for the Highlanders in what would be a major boost for the southerners, should they qualify for next week’s playoffs with a win over the Rebels in Melbourne on Sunday.
Shannon Frizell set for injury return as Highlanders target quarter-final berth
Shannon Frizell will make his injury return this weekend as the Highlanders target a Super Rugby Pacific quarter-final berth on Sunday.
