Highlanders 2024
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@HLD2023Champions said in Highlanders 2024:
Anyone heard those rumours about Sevu Reece signing with the landers?!?
That is a huge rumour to start throwing around. Where did you hear that?
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@Landers92 said in Highlanders 2024:
@HLD2023Champions said in Highlanders 2024:
Anyone heard those rumours about Sevu Reece signing with the landers?!?
That is a huge rumour to start throwing around. Where did you hear that?
i think @SouthernMann heard it too
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In a publication called the Southland Tribune (behind a paywall), there is an article about Reece potentially joining Southland. Some people put 2 + 2 together and got 5. Reece linked with Southland. He will end up with Highlanders. Throwing in the mix Tavatavanawai is also linked with Southland too.Article https://southlandtribune.substack.com/p/savs-sidelines-all-black-wing-to
- All Blacks wing in maroon?… A couple of weeks ago the Sav’s Sidelines column suggested Highlanders lock Mitch Dunshea will be a high chance of linking with the Southland Stags for the 2024 NPC season.
We think we might be able to trump that this week when it comes to our signing speculation.
It’s understood the Stags are in line for one of most high-profile signings of all-time.It appears All Black wing Sevu Reece has shown some interest in joining the Stags this season.
The 27-year-old has been a regular in the All Blacks setup since 2019. Although he suffered an ACL knee injury during last year’s Super Rugby season and missed the All Blacks World Cup campaign.
Watch this space Stags fans.
Of course, there is a slight sticking point to the prospect of Southland landing Reece’s signature.
He has to be in All Blacks contention again in 2024, and if so, how often would we see him in a Stags jersey?
At the very least a high-profile player is interested in making Southland his provincial rugby home and that shouldn’t be scoffed at.
Reece has previously played for Waikato and Ta$man at NPC level
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@nostrildamus said in Highlanders 2024:
@SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2024:
.. May be Reece wants to play centre haha
Could actually play 12?
Reece was a midfielder in his 1st XV and early club rugby days.
Southland have one of the lowest salary totals so would need to break the bank for Reece.
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Interesting way for the Highlanders to try and fix their midfield issue, if they are going after him. No midfield options out there. So, talk an All Black winger into getting his dream midfield opportunity.
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@Chris said in Highlanders 2024:
Yeah not sure this is happening
Colin Mansbridge was asked about Reece coming back to the Crusaders next season in a Radio interview a couple of days ago and He said Reece was back at the Crusaders next season.That's good. Now here's hoping Southland doesn't waste money on him.
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@Chris Well that should put it to bed then.
The man has been linked to all corners of the Globe since the beginning of the year.
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@African-Monkey said in Highlanders 2024:
@Chris Well that should put it to bed then.
The man has been linked to all corners of the Globe since the beginning of the year.
It was news talk ZB Jason Pine interview.
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@SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2024:
Interesting way for the Highlanders to try and fix their midfield issue, if they are going after him. No midfield options out there. So, talk an All Black winger into getting his dream midfield opportunity.
Sometimes they talk themselves into it. Hi, Rieko...
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@Mr-Fish said in Highlanders 2024:
Reece has always said he wants to play in the midfield.
But it is all moot because he's not going to be playing much/any NPC.
He has and I read he was a centre but for some reason I thought early on he played 12, and given his love of turnovers and work ethic, he could be useful at 12..
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talking with some of the boys at rugby last night and one of them know Patchell, apparently he's already back in the UK, id missed he was gone for the season, I know its a job for these guys but i cant help but think i'd hang around too support the team, i guess he has a family back home
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@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2024:
talking with some of the boys at rugby last night and one of them know Patchell, apparently he's already back in the UK, id missed he was gone for the season, I know its a job for these guys but i cant help but think i'd hang around too support the team, i guess he has a family back home
Jeez, that is pretty bloody rough if that is true. You would think he would stick around another week for the finals…
The family part is probably right, could be something important to get back for so we will give him the benefit of the doubt.
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@Landers92 said in Highlanders 2024:
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2024:
talking with some of the boys at rugby last night and one of them know Patchell, apparently he's already back in the UK, id missed he was gone for the season, I know its a job for these guys but i cant help but think i'd hang around too support the team, i guess he has a family back home
Jeez, that is pretty bloody rough if that is true. You would think he would stick around another week for the finals…
The family part is probably right, could be something important to get back for so we will give him the benefit of the doubt.
they thought he may have been gone for a few weeks already, when did we last see him?
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@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2024:
talking with some of the boys at rugby last night and one of them know Patchell, apparently he's already back in the UK, id missed he was gone for the season, I know its a job for these guys but i cant help but think i'd hang around too support the team, i guess he has a family back home
Has probably been away from his partner for nearly six months. He isn't going to play. Makes sense to leave. I'm sure he would have asked the team if it was ok. Co-captaincy next will be interesting. EDG will maintain one of the spots. Will Withy step up as a co-captain? Someone will need to lead the team in the last 20 minutes while EDG is normally off. Doesn't look like any of the backs are options. Especially as Gilbert seems to have fallen out of favour as a leader.
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@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2024:
@Landers92 said in Highlanders 2024:
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2024:
talking with some of the boys at rugby last night and one of them know Patchell, apparently he's already back in the UK, id missed he was gone for the season, I know its a job for these guys but i cant help but think i'd hang around too support the team, i guess he has a family back home
Jeez, that is pretty bloody rough if that is true. You would think he would stick around another week for the finals…
The family part is probably right, could be something important to get back for so we will give him the benefit of the doubt.
they thought he may have been gone for a few weeks already, when did we last see him?
He last played against the Force which is when he got injured, that was end of April about 5 1/2 weeks ago. Perhaps he needed surgery so has gone home for that potentially?
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@Landers92 said in Highlanders 2024:
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2024:
@Landers92 said in Highlanders 2024:
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2024:
talking with some of the boys at rugby last night and one of them know Patchell, apparently he's already back in the UK, id missed he was gone for the season, I know its a job for these guys but i cant help but think i'd hang around too support the team, i guess he has a family back home
Jeez, that is pretty bloody rough if that is true. You would think he would stick around another week for the finals…
The family part is probably right, could be something important to get back for so we will give him the benefit of the doubt.
they thought he may have been gone for a few weeks already, when did we last see him?
He last played against the Force which is when he got injured, that was about 5 1/2 weeks ago. Perhaps he needed surgery so has gone home for that potentially?
Yeah that is what I'd be thinking. Go home for the surgery. He also spent the majority of the month before playing for Kaik.
