Highlanders 2026

[handa457]

Saw that. What's the inside word on this one? Is he being moved on, or been offered a better opportunity?

[cala7x]

David Kidwell joining the Landers as defence coach.

[Landers92]

[SouthernMann]

Looks a big step up from Dave Dillon. Looking forward to what he can bring.

[frugby]

Think it is fairly obvious as the change has been made so quickly, but Dave Dillon was pushed…

[Nepia]

Hope he's a better rugby defence coach than he is a league head coach.

[SBW1]

he has had a pretty good stint as defense coach for the Pumas and recently the Leicester Tigers and Brave Bloosoms in Japan. He guided the Pumas to a semi final in 2023 and was part of their victory over the All Blacks in Christchurch. Wonder if he brings any new signings with him.

[zedsdeadbaby]

Very highly rated - wouldn’t look out of place in an ABs set up in the future. Don’t judge him on his league record - seems to have found his niche.

[SouthernMann]

Paul Cully now publicly stating the Stanley Solomon rumour in his articles

The Post

[Smudge]

Nathan Hastie off to the Western Force.

Highlanders

Nathan Hastie - Highlander #340 signing out 💙👋 Wishing Nathan all the best as he takes his next steps with the Western Force. Thank you for all your work in the blue, gold and maroon! Go well in...

[SouthernMann]

@CtownCowboy said in Highlanders 2026:

Hearing Hastie is being linked to the Western Force

Mark that up as long range tick.