Highlanders 2026

[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]

https://thehighlanders.co.nz/news/highlanders-ownership-update/

[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

[Kiwiwomble]

yeah, off field shit is enough for me, proper bad dude stuff, but wasted his opportunity in the black jersey, never really stepped up and finally he's like 32 so not exactly one for the future....honestly dont see why we would

[jimmyb]

@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2026:

yeah, off field shit is enough for me, proper bad dude stuff, but wasted his opportunity in the black jersey, never really stepped up and finally he's like 32 so not exactly one for the future....honestly dont see why we would

Particularly when we have two young six’s in the squad with plenty of talent