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    @upthelanders said in Highlanders 2026:

    Veveni Lasaqa’s brother very impressive on debut for BOP today.

    I watched him play for the BOP U19s against the Waikato U19s a couple of weeks back, which tells you how young he is.

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    @upthelanders said in Highlanders 2026:

    Yes you can never have enough wings.
    Nareki will pick up his annual Knee Injury.
    Tangitau is injury prone.
    Would be a good young talent to pick up.

    Yes I agree. Sorry, I was in such a foul mood after the ABs game that anything seemed like a terrible idea

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    Is the Xavier Tito-Harris signing confirmed? Or still rumours at this point..

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    @upthelanders said in Highlanders 2026:

    Is the Xavier Tito-Harris signing confirmed? Or still rumours at this point..

    Only signings formally announced are the young fellas, Angus T and the Argie. Doesn't mean it hasn't been penned. But everything is a rumour until it isn't...

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    Correct me if I'm wrong but presently the roundup from this thread is

    1. One more prop to be signed. No Oil so far.
    2. Lucas Casey being chased.
    3. Hugh Renton may not be returning
    4. TUJ to the blues?
    5. Felitoni Peni being chased by Highlanders
    6. Reesjan Pasetoa being looked at
    7. Xavier Titio Harris signing
    8. Manson & Lowe likely not returning.
    9. Jacomb being chased.

    Do we have any updated oil on squad beyond this? Or updates on these rumours?

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    @handa457 said in Highlanders 2026:

    Correct me if I'm wrong but presently the roundup from this thread is

    1. One more prop to be signed. No Oil so far.
    2. Lucas Casey being chased.
    3. Hugh Renton may not be returning
    4. TUJ to the blues?
    5. Felitoni Peni being chased by Highlanders
    6. Reesjan Pasetoa being looked at
    7. Xavier Titio Harris signing
    8. Manson & Lowe likely not returning.
    9. Jacomb being chased.

    Do we have any updated oil on squad beyond this? Or updates on these rumours?

    Had to google Ressjan Pasetoa. Does he exclusively play 10? Because it looks like he doesn’t place kick?

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    @jimmyb plays 10/12. I'm assuming if the rumours are true, he and Peni are likely being considered for the same spot. Given Peni covers the same.

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    I doubt Peni wants to play for the Landers if he has a choice up north. It is where his family is.

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    Tito-Harris follows two Super teams on Insta. The Blues and the Landers.

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    Got confirmation. Xavier Tito-Harris has signed with the Highlanders on a 2 year deal.

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    @Landers92 said in Highlanders 2026:

    Got confirmation. Xavier Tito-Harris has signed with the Highlanders on a 2 year deal.

    2024 outside backs:

    JRK, Gilbert, Hurley, Lowe, Manson, Nareki, Tangitau

    2025 outside backs:

    JRK, Solomon, Hurley, Tito-Harris, Tangitau, Nareki and still one more?

    A real lift in quality and some quality strike weapons to pick from. I wouldn't be surprised if we bring Filimone back in.

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    Wow thats quality. If i was JRK right now, i would be spending the next 6 months becoming a high ball specialist. If he stays healthy next year hes in with a real shot at the next step

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    Highlanders Confirm Ownership Update | Highlanders Rugby Club Limited Partnership

    Highlanders Confirm Ownership Update | Highlanders Rugby Club Limited Partnership
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    Very happy to see Charles Gibbon extend his ownership stake. Patrick Harrison seems like someone with a secure financial position as well. Will expect to see the carpet matching the drapes at Landers HQ and Harrisons across our kit.

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    Rumours are that Frizzell will be a Highlander apparently Joseph has made the call.

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    @george33 said in Highlanders 2026:

    Rumours are that Frizzell will be a Highlander apparently Joseph has made the call.

    Which show did Sam Casey/lashes say this on?

    Published content has him staying in Japan for the next league one season. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/shannon-frizell-postpones-all-blacks-homecoming/

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    @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2026:

    @george33 said in Highlanders 2026:

    Rumours are that Frizzell will be a Highlander apparently Joseph has made the call.

    Which show did Sam Casey/lashes say this on?

    Published content has him staying in Japan for the next league one season. https://www.rugbypass.com/news/shannon-frizell-postpones-all-blacks-homecoming/

    Yes, Blackadder has confirmed he’s staying hasn’t he?

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    but...on the other hand...George has heard a rumour

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    @george33 said in Highlanders 2026:

    Rumours are that Frizzell will be a Highlander apparently Joseph has made the call.

    Joseph is off my list of potential coaches to replace Razor then.

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