Highlanders 2025
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@frugby said in Highlanders 2025:
@Landers92 said in Highlanders 2025:
that injury list relates to readiness for Super Rugby, because as I say, JRK (Last I heard) is down to play club rugby this week, and has been for a few weeks.I think this is purely a case, where Lennox is being preferred...
If that’s the case then all you need to do is refer to last weeks injury report the Highlanders put out…
‘Folau Fakatava (Hamstring / 1-2 weeks)’
So if the report is super rugby readiness as you say, then he was going to be ready for super this week or next. Why fly someone and push the return when you also have to fly them 10+ hours? Its all pretty straight forward, no need to look deeper into something that really isn’t there just for the sake of it imo.
@Landers92 said in Highlanders 2025:
@frugby said in Highlanders 2025:
@Landers92 said in Highlanders 2025:
that injury list relates to readiness for Super Rugby, because as I say, JRK (Last I heard) is down to play club rugby this week, and has been for a few weeks.I think this is purely a case, where Lennox is being preferred...
If that’s the case then all you need to do is refer to last weeks injury report the Highlanders put out…
‘Folau Fakatava (Hamstring / 1-2 weeks)’
So if the report is super rugby readiness as you say, then he was going to be ready for super this week or next. Why fly someone and push the return when you also have to fly them 10+ hours? Its all pretty straight forward, no need to look deeper into something that really isn’t there just for the sake of it imo.
If they were happy with him they would have flown him over because this is effectively a must win game. The fact that he hasn't been flown over to me, tells you how they are seeing things at the moment... and his last game? One of his best for the Highlanders against the Blues. If he was fit, and they were happy with him, why wouldn't you fly him over? I like Lennox, but he has 15 minutes of Super Rugby experience. On ability, I'd be surprised if they don't think Fakatava was better.
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@Landers92 said in Highlanders 2025:
@frugby said in Highlanders 2025:
@Landers92 said in Highlanders 2025:
that injury list relates to readiness for Super Rugby, because as I say, JRK (Last I heard) is down to play club rugby this week, and has been for a few weeks.I think this is purely a case, where Lennox is being preferred...
If that’s the case then all you need to do is refer to last weeks injury report the Highlanders put out…
‘Folau Fakatava (Hamstring / 1-2 weeks)’
So if the report is super rugby readiness as you say, then he was going to be ready for super this week or next. Why fly someone and push the return when you also have to fly them 10+ hours? Its all pretty straight forward, no need to look deeper into something that really isn’t there just for the sake of it imo.
If they were happy with him they would have flown him over because this is effectively a must win game. The fact that he hasn't been flown over to me, tells you how they are seeing things at the moment... and his last game? One of his best for the Highlanders against the Blues. If he was fit, and they were happy with him, why wouldn't you fly him over? I like Lennox, but he has 15 minutes of Super Rugby experience. On ability, I'd be surprised if they don't think Fakatava was better.
@frugby said in Highlanders 2025:
@Landers92 said in Highlanders 2025:
@frugby said in Highlanders 2025:
@Landers92 said in Highlanders 2025:
If they were happy with him they would have flown him over because this is effectively a must win game. The fact that he hasn't been flown over to me, tells you how they are seeing things at the moment... and his last game? One of his best for the Highlanders against the Blues. If he was fit, and they were happy with him, why wouldn't you fly him over? I like Lennox, but he has 15 minutes of Super Rugby experience. On ability, I'd be surprised if they don't think Fakatava was better.
Well they obviously aren’t happy with how the fitness is post hamstring injury. It isn’t rocket science? Because as you stated - that injury list relates to readiness for Super Rugby. Last week he was 1-2 weeks away. I would expect to see him next week, if not, then it could be a cause for concern.
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A bizarre update on this one… Fakatava retweaked his hamstring at the start of last week, but was passed fit yesterday to get a run in club rugby this weekend, but wasn’t considered fit for the Highlanders. I’m not sure why they have not listed him as injured… the interesting anecdote, is that Dunedin have the bye, but they want him to play for another club like Dunshea did last year.
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Not the news we wanted to hear. Hopefully he’s back fully fit for Otago in the NPC.
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god fucking damn it....mother fucking fluffybunny fuck
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Gutted for Hurley.
As @frugby said. He gave it a good nudge. Highly likely he shouldn't have played when he did against the Reds.
Kid is full of beans. Here is hoping he is back to tear up the NPC
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JRK has timed his return just in time then, playing for Taieri this weekend and all going well could feature against the Drua
@Grooter said in Highlanders 2025:
JRK has timed his return just in time then, playing for Taieri this weekend and all going well could feature against the Drua
And looks like Fakatava is probably playing for AU. Their regular halfback is named on the wing, and halfback is empty on the team list.
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Hurley was definitely rushed back too early...the lads were a bit miffed w JJs comments around Hurleys injury insinuating it was his (Hurley) decision to play against the Reds.
They're getting the same vibe with JRK in that there's a little bit of 'unspoken' pressure for him to get back on the grass. -
JRK has timed his return just in time then, playing for Taieri this weekend and all going well could feature against the Drua
@Grooter said in Highlanders 2025:
JRK has timed his return just in time then, playing for Taieri this weekend and all going well could feature against the Drua
JRK has been aiming for this game for six weeks… he was a Smokey for this week but was told to wait for the Drua game.
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Hurley was definitely rushed back too early...the lads were a bit miffed w JJs comments around Hurleys injury insinuating it was his (Hurley) decision to play against the Reds.
They're getting the same vibe with JRK in that there's a little bit of 'unspoken' pressure for him to get back on the grass.@Nogusta said in Highlanders 2025:
Hurley was definitely rushed back too early...the lads were a bit miffed w JJs comments around Hurleys injury insinuating it was his (Hurley) decision to play against the Reds.
They're getting the same vibe with JRK in that there's a little bit of 'unspoken' pressure for him to get back on the grass.Classic JJ.
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Highlanders offered Tanigtau a starting jersey to get him to sign with the Highlanders. He's definitely repaying the faith.
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-simple-highlanders-offer-caleb-tangitau-couldnt-refuse/
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Highlanders offered Tanigtau a starting jersey to get him to sign with the Highlanders. He's definitely repaying the faith.
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-simple-highlanders-offer-caleb-tangitau-couldnt-refuse/
@Canes4life said in Highlanders 2025:
Highlanders offered Tanigtau a starting jersey to get him to sign with the Highlanders. He's definitely repaying the faith.
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-simple-highlanders-offer-caleb-tangitau-couldnt-refuse/
Offering him a starting spot and Manson a guaranteed bench spot. Our negotiators are on to something!
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@Canes4life said in Highlanders 2025:
Highlanders offered Tanigtau a starting jersey to get him to sign with the Highlanders. He's definitely repaying the faith.
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-simple-highlanders-offer-caleb-tangitau-couldnt-refuse/
Offering him a starting spot and Manson a guaranteed bench spot. Our negotiators are on to something!
@Landers92 said in Highlanders 2025:
@Canes4life said in Highlanders 2025:
Highlanders offered Tanigtau a starting jersey to get him to sign with the Highlanders. He's definitely repaying the faith.
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/the-simple-highlanders-offer-caleb-tangitau-couldnt-refuse/
Offering him a starting spot and Manson a guaranteed bench spot. Our negotiators are on to something
Except Manson didn't last long.
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whats was everyone elses thoughts on Mason? i was happy enough with his attacking intent, maybe i missed somehting
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whats was everyone elses thoughts on Mason? i was happy enough with his attacking intent, maybe i missed somehting
@Kiwiwomble Just not at the level of the others ahead of him at the moment. Defensively out of position etc. Good thing about that is it’s all teachable stuff. Looks to be a decent player with a few work ons, here’s hoping he continues on the upward trajectory.
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@Kiwiwomble Just not at the level of the others ahead of him at the moment. Defensively out of position etc. Good thing about that is it’s all teachable stuff. Looks to be a decent player with a few work ons, here’s hoping he continues on the upward trajectory.
@Landers92 not even when we had gilbert on the wing?
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@Landers92 not even when we had gilbert on the wing?
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2025:
@Landers92 not even when we had gilbert on the wing?
Funnily enough, that was Gilbert’s best game
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Manson has played the way you'd expect of a guy at his first year at this level. Which is the key thing to remember. It is his first time playing at this level.
The good thing, like Hurley is his points of difference look like he can not just compete but stand out.
It is just as @Landers92 mentions. The small plays. I expect he will look really good at NPC level. Then step up again and be ready next year to push for a consistent starting spot.
