The Silver Fern

What’s the big problem with Nui Naeta? Is he not good or something? Or we just not giving him a chance to play some games?

Nareki will start for sure. But he’ll be injured within the first 3 games and either Tangitau or Manson will take his spot for the season.

Backing id love to see (personal opinion)

9. Fakatava
10. Miller
11. Manson
12. Umaga-Jensen
13. Telea
14. Tavatavanawi
15. Robinson (while JRK out)

Love this squad don’t get me wrong, but Arscott and Hastie as our backup halfbacks still doesn’t excite me. Both done nothing for Otago this year would’ve loved to see them throw Pledger in straight away and possibly sign Lenox.

As for the rest of the backline, Taine Robinson is a perfect signing imo. Finally gets the chance to prove himself and get some minutes hopefully.

Midfield looking strong, we just hope TUJ and Te Hiwi can keep themselves healthy and battle with Telea for the 12/13 spots.

Not sure who’s gonna be the primary 15 while JRK is out, possibly Taine? Or Hurley? Let’s hope it’s not Gilbert.

No Isaac Hutchison??

Hearing Taine Robinson is signed with the landers 👀

Hope this is true… I guess we’ll have to wait another 4 long hours 🤣🤣🤣

Not sure about that promised bench spot though 🤣🤣

Can confirm Lui Naeata has signed with the Landers.

@Yeetyaah 👍

Just thought I’d pass on the information that I had been told from a very close source 🤷‍♂️

He had originally signed in the US but with a change of plans had offers from the Hurricanes, Chiefs, NZ Sevens and Highlanders, so took on the landers deal..
what I heard is there is something to do with being promised atleast a bench spot for the season 🤷‍♂️
That’s the info I’d been told so that’s what I’ve given everyone.

Sounds like there’s a few jealous people in here 🙈

@frugby Can confirm Manson has been promised atleast a bench spot.

@frugby So we are expecting Ajay to not be named in the Squad?

@SouthernMann Yeah sure is gonna be interesting to see who they pickup as the injury replacement. Hutchison from Canterbury would be perfect, but it would be silly if the Crusaders haven’t signed him already.

@frugby Can confirm they have promised a bench spot, but that could always change!

Hi Everyone! New to the fern
Can confirm Michael Manson has signed a contract with the Highlanders for 2025 (Promised atleast a bench spot aswell)
Originally he did sign with the Utah Warriors but has changed his mind to stay in New Zealand.
Thanks :))