Highlanders 2026
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@Grooter said in Highlanders 2026:
@handa457 I don't wanna knock the lad Michaels too much but more so just feel the landers should ask nzr for special dispensation to have lucas casey avaliable to play from the get go. would fans from other teams be bothered? everyone would be better off for having Casey avaliable to pick in their super fantasy team
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This is just the consequence of dishing out three year contracts to very much unproven players. The lad is coming into the third year of his deal and has played 15 minutes of Super footy.
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@frugby said in Highlanders 2026:
Sounds to me like Savory is clutching at straws. We know Shearer and Souchon have supposedly got WTG deals.
Not all of his readers do though.
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@SouthernMann I think you’ve missed my point.
Savory has no intel here, he is guessing. He talks in that Shearer and Souchon could have deals, but we’ve heard on here they do have WTG contracts.
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@frugby said in Highlanders 2026:
@SouthernMann I think you’ve missed my point.
Savory has no intel here, he is guessing. He talks in that Shearer and Souchon could have deals, but we’ve heard on here they do have WTG contracts.
Don't be condescending. I am not missing anything.
We have heard. We are nerds who track a rugby forum.
He does have more intel than his readers. Who he is providing intel to. He knows that things are lined up.
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@SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2026:
@frugby said in Highlanders 2026:
@SouthernMann I think you’ve missed my point.
Savory has no intel here, he is guessing. He talks in that Shearer and Souchon could have deals, but we’ve heard on here they do have WTG contracts.
Don't be condescending. I am not missing anything.
We have heard. We are nerds who track a rugby forum.
He does have more intel than his readers. Who he is providing intel to. He knows that things are lined up.
I wasn’t intending on being condescending.
My point is that Savory does not have any intel in this case, and he is simply guessing. It wasn’t meant as a diss at anyone.
Later in the article he talks in absolutes around his Moana info, because that is actual intel.
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@Landers92 said in Highlanders 2026:
Like I said, take it with a grain of salt. Could be having my leg pulled but thought it could make for some good discussion at the very least.
It isn’t something I can really see happening with already bringing in Lavanini. I guess time will tell
It’s definitely DuPont, he’s seen footage of Pledger and is like helll nah, you’re not taking my mantle for best word-class midget. He’s signed to keep Pledger on the pine.
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@jimmyb said in Highlanders 2026:
Word on the street, so take it as you will:
- Cam Millar in talks with English rugby clubs, most notably Leicester
- Scotland and Aussie rugby approached Haig. He said no to both
Good intel.
Does Millar qualify for any northern nations? He is a perfect northern 10.
Haig is in such a luxurious position. Qualifies for four? Countries. Can take his time in NZ and if he doesn't work out can easily switch.
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@SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2026:
@jimmyb said in Highlanders 2026:
Word on the street, so take it as you will:
- Cam Millar in talks with English rugby clubs, most notably Leicester
- Scotland and Aussie rugby approached Haig. He said no to both
Good intel.
Does Millar qualify for any northern nations? He is a perfect northern 10.
Haig is in such a luxurious position. Qualifies for four? Countries. Can take his time in NZ and if he doesn't work out can easily switch.
Maybe Millar had a home nations passport through a grandparent, but absolutely no idea tbh.
I’ve seen England and Aussie mentioned in the press for Haig so I assume it’s four with Scotland
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@jimmyb cheers Jimmy, had a sixth sense Cam might be looking abroad when it was revealed on here Jacomb would be coming down for npc too, Haig is interesting heard Jamie is huge on Howden so it will be a good battle for the 6 jersey in the new year
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Be a bit of a shame to loose Cam Millar so young. Know his realistic pathway forward isn’t incredible but he’s still got a decent ceiling and if I was him I’d be holding off making any decisions to at least seeing how this years super rugby season goes
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@Grooter said in Highlanders 2026:
@jimmyb cheers Jimmy, had a sixth sense Cam might be looking abroad when it was revealed on here Jacomb would be coming down for npc too, Haig is interesting heard Jamie is huge on Howden so it will be a good battle for the 6 jersey in the new year
How has Haig been playing?
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@nostrildamus said in Highlanders 2026:
@Grooter said in Highlanders 2026:
@jimmyb cheers Jimmy, had a sixth sense Cam might be looking abroad when it was revealed on here Jacomb would be coming down for npc too, Haig is interesting heard Jamie is huge on Howden so it will be a good battle for the 6 jersey in the new year
How has Haig been playing?
Haig has been playing well in the back end of the NPC. Took the starting spot off Timani. Had a rough year injury wise and come on well. His problem is he may be pigeonholed in a 19 jersey. Should see plenty of gametime during Super.
Millar's stocks will be high at the moment. Led Otago admirably and will likely get the starting Highlanders jersey next year. This is the best time in his career to go to market. He waits until after Jacomb comes, he may be a bit part player, either featuring off the bench or in occasional starts. This is his best time to get a decent contract for his future.
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@SouthernMann I guess it depends how good Millar thinks he is. I can't imagine he would command that much more in the UK than he would here.
If given the chance for the Highlanders (which given JJ wasn't a fan is certainly an if), and if he then takes that chance, given the lack of options around the country, he very quickly gets himself into some very silly conversations, so I'd be surprised if he signs away right now.
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@frugby said in Highlanders 2026:
@SouthernMann I guess it depends how good Millar thinks he is. I can't imagine he would command that much more in the UK than he would here.
If given the chance for the Highlanders (which given JJ wasn't a fan is certainly an if), and if he then takes that chance, given the lack of options around the country, he very quickly gets himself into some very silly conversations, so I'd be surprised if he signs away right now.
He may not get much more financially. His game however, is much more suited to playing in some tough conditions in the middle of a northern winter. Compared to a southern hemisphere competition than runs from the end of Feb for 16 weeks on hard grounds. Not saying all of his best games, but the majority have certainly come in some horrendous conditions. The kid from Gore who plays for Taieri doesn't mind some rain and mud.
