Highlanders 2024

[SouthernMann]

A bit of a problem around the world with hookers at the moment. They are either well over 30 or under 25. Not many inbetween.

[Bones]

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[Bones]

@Yeetyaah that's how it's done.

Bit more informative than saying it's not Will Jordan.

[MN5]

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[Stargazer]

The problem with Hika Elliott is that he's played an awful lot of games in the backrow, the last few years. He's also been injured quite a bit.

[frugby]

@Stargazer And the fact he is about 100

[SouthernMann]

Highlanders have re-signed Daniel Lienert-Brown and Hugh Renton until the end of 2025.

DLB could easily be one of the highest capped Highlanders of all time after he finishes up. Pretty cool for a guy who has spent the majority of his career on the bench.

[frugby]

@SouthernMann The announcement caught me off guard, because at first I thought it was going to say they were leaving. Pleased they are now revealing contract lengths though.

[SouthernMann]

Just good safe players to keep in the group. Will be interesting to see how Renton v Sanders go in the no8 battle. Or whether Broughton will have a stormer for BoP and put himself into contention.

[frugby]

Jamie Joseph Returns to the Highlanders | Highlanders Rugby Club Limited Partnership

They say lightning never strikes in the same place twice, but that is exactly what the Highlanders will be hoping for as they welcome the return of former Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, to Highlanders’ headquarters on a four-year deal.

[frugby]

Wow.

[Kiwiwomble]

Glad to have him back involved…but what’s the remit of head of rugby, recruitment?

[KiwiMurph]

@Kiwiwomble will have a huge role in mentoring/overseeing Dermody i would say.

Great to have quality coaching IP back in NZ.

[frugby]

@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2024:

Glad to have him back involved…but what’s the remit of head of rugby, recruitment?

If you read the article, seems to me he is going to be doing a massive role - taking the jobs of 2.5 I'd think.

[SouthernMann]

DAD'S HOME!

[KiwiMurph]

@frugby said in Highlanders 2024:

@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2024:

Glad to have him back involved…but what’s the remit of head of rugby, recruitment?

If you read the article, seems to me he is going to be doing a massive role - taking the jobs of 2.5 I'd think.

Yep to quote the article

The role involves leading the entire Highlanders rugby programme, including recruitment and retention of players, supporting the coaching group and mentoring the Head Coach.

[SBW1]

Does this mean more quality signings?

[SouthernMann]

@SBW1 said in Highlanders 2024:

Does this mean more quality signings?

We only have two spots to fill. A midfield back and a hooker for 2024. For years to come? Probably.

[george33]

Ennor

[Chris]

@george33 said in Highlanders 2024:

Ennor
out for 6 to 9 mths with another ACL poor bugger.