Highlanders 2026

[handa457]

@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.

[SouthernMann]

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

[SouthernMann]

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

[Landers92]

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

[SouthernMann]

@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.

[DurryMexted]

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

[Kiwiwomble]

Highlanders Confirm Ownership Update | Highlanders Rugby Club Limited Partnership

[SouthernMann]

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.

[george33]

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

[CtownCowboy]

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[SouthernMann]

@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/

[jimmyb]

@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?

[Kiwiwomble]

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

[Nepia]

@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.

[upthelanders]

@Nepia Whats wrong with Frizzell?

[Nepia]

@upthelanders said in Highlanders 2026:

@Nepia Whats wrong with Frizzell?

Watch the RWC final and read about his off field behaviour.

[jimmyb]

@upthelanders said in Highlanders 2026:

@Nepia Whats wrong with Frizzell?

1/20 games he’s good? The rest is a mess of inconsistency. Probably one of the biggest wasted talents in the past 4-5 years

[upthelanders]

@jimmyb Sorry gonna have to disagree with that. We’ve got two wanna be Frizzell’s in the All Blacks right now. Parker and Finau.

[upthelanders]

@Nepia yeah his off field behaviour have always been a problem. Hope he’s matured since.

[jimmyb]

@upthelanders said in Highlanders 2026:

@jimmyb Sorry gonna have to disagree with that. We’ve got two wanna be Frizzell’s in the All Blacks right now. Parker and Finau.

They’re consistently average. Frizell is inconsistently shit