Highlanders 2026
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@Yeetyaah said in Highlanders 2026:
@tubbyj said in Highlanders 2026:
Cam Millar
Off to France after the 2026 season.
I'd be stoked for Cam if that is the case.
After such a good NPC this was his opportunity to land a decent gig overseas.
With rumours Jacomb is moving his provincial allegiances to Otago as well, Cam could have gone from starting at Super level next year to riding the pine during the NPC.
Good luck to the guy nabbing the cash and the opportunities.
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Another NDC confirmation from the Highlanders. I can't seem to find any information on this guy. Anyone know where he has come from?
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@SouthernMann Henry Hunter, King’s and NZ Schools 2025
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@macmanus said in Highlanders 2026:
@SouthernMann Henry Hunter, King’s and NZ Schools 2025
That must be why I couldn't find Henry Stuart
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so theyve stuffed up the announcement?
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@Bovidae said in Highlanders 2026:
Talk about an own goal from the media team.
There are a couple of others who could be the third NDC player from the U18 teams (e.g., Jimmy Taylor, Mason Coulthard, Jake Hill) or one of the new academy players.
You'd think it will be Jimmy Taylor.
The question with Taylor is what do they turn him into. Will be tough to crack it at 10. Will likely either become a 12 or 15.
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@Bovidae said in Highlanders 2026:
Taylor is another small 1st 5 so I doubt he is an option at 12.
You want to spread your NDCs across positions, which is why a lock/loose forward or outside back might be their choice.
I am pretty sure he is training with the Landers which suggests he is one of the three.
Just hard to see a path forward in his prefered position of first five. I think we will see a bit of him at fullback/wing for Southland during the NPC.
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@SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2026:
I am pretty sure he is training with the Landers which suggests he is one of the three.
If it is like the Chiefs there are a lot of NZ U20 eligible players training with each SR team. I've seen photos/videos of Ollie Guerin and Jamie Viljoen at Chiefs trainings and neither have a NDC.
