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Highlanders 2022

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  • A ARHS

    @kiwiwomble thought that was what the secrecy was all about re extra players

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    @arhs what do you mean sorry? not exactly a secret if he's been seen at practice and in Dunedin in Highlander Kit

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      This is a random one

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      @kiwiwomble https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/128197007/hes-been-outstanding-highlanders-sign-former-england-winger-denny-solomona

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      • Daffy JaffyD Daffy Jaffy

        @kiwiwomble https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/128197007/hes-been-outstanding-highlanders-sign-former-england-winger-denny-solomona

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        @daffy-jaffy yeah, saw that earlier

        just a bit down on the highlanders in general at the moment, no hype on their socials or anything, a fan page spots him at training and then someone asks the club and theyre like..."oh yeah....and this former english international is actually pretty good...did you guys want to know this?"

        But also, too late? seems like the kind of signing we could have got excited about earlier, did his agent get the dates for the start of the season wrong? or did we ask him over once we picked up a couple of injuries?

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        • KiwiwombleK Kiwiwomble

          @daffy-jaffy yeah, saw that earlier

          just a bit down on the highlanders in general at the moment, no hype on their socials or anything, a fan page spots him at training and then someone asks the club and theyre like..."oh yeah....and this former english international is actually pretty good...did you guys want to know this?"

          But also, too late? seems like the kind of signing we could have got excited about earlier, did his agent get the dates for the start of the season wrong? or did we ask him over once we picked up a couple of injuries?

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          @kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:

          @daffy-jaffy yeah, saw that earlier

          just a bit down on the highlanders in general at the moment, no hype on their socials or anything, a fan page spots him at training and then someone asks the club and theyre like..."oh yeah....and this former english international is actually pretty good...did you guys want to know this?"

          But also, too late? seems like the kind of signing we could have got excited about earlier, did his agent get the dates for the start of the season wrong? or did we ask him over once we picked up a couple of injuries?

          I think he left UK for family reasons/personal reasons. He’s just late availability, and there would’ve been MIQ shenanigans earlier too, I guess

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          • M Machpants

            @kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:

            @daffy-jaffy yeah, saw that earlier

            just a bit down on the highlanders in general at the moment, no hype on their socials or anything, a fan page spots him at training and then someone asks the club and theyre like..."oh yeah....and this former english international is actually pretty good...did you guys want to know this?"

            But also, too late? seems like the kind of signing we could have got excited about earlier, did his agent get the dates for the start of the season wrong? or did we ask him over once we picked up a couple of injuries?

            I think he left UK for family reasons/personal reasons. He’s just late availability, and there would’ve been MIQ shenanigans earlier too, I guess

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            @machpants hell of a gamble rocking up half way through the season, i guess maybe he wasn't expecting a gig, just some training and prep for NPC?

            Solomona has signed for the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific season as a replacement player for the Highlanders, and he will then join North Harbour for their NPC campaign
            

            this is interesting given whats been going on with Alaimalo

            The winger has previously spoken candidly about his battle with depression, as a way of highlighting the importance of being open about mental health
            
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            • KiwiwombleK Kiwiwomble

              @arhs what do you mean sorry? not exactly a secret if he's been seen at practice and in Dunedin in Highlander Kit

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              @kiwiwomble Just the interview about the extra players who had been invited to training. Abraham Pole was named, and Freedom, but there were postings asking why others were not mentioned for fans sake.

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              • SmudgeS Smudge

                @tim said in Highlanders 2022:

                https://www.rugbypass.com/news/their-set-piece-failed-them-ex-all-blacks-message-for-winless-highlanders/

                Must be about time for you to call for the Highlanders to be moved to North Harbour...

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                @smudge said in Highlanders 2022:

                @tim said in Highlanders 2022:

                https://www.rugbypass.com/news/their-set-piece-failed-them-ex-all-blacks-message-for-winless-highlanders/

                Must be about time for you to call for the Highlanders to be moved to North Harbour...

                this isn't a stupid idea

                Auckland can handle the extra side.

                Then the Crusaders can move to Dunedin to play in the sort of stadium a team of that quality deserves

                And then CCC doesn't have to build a stadium in Christchurch and can put the funds to more municipal uses.

                wins all 'round

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                • mariner4lifeM mariner4life

                  @smudge said in Highlanders 2022:

                  @tim said in Highlanders 2022:

                  https://www.rugbypass.com/news/their-set-piece-failed-them-ex-all-blacks-message-for-winless-highlanders/

                  Must be about time for you to call for the Highlanders to be moved to North Harbour...

                  this isn't a stupid idea

                  Auckland can handle the extra side.

                  Then the Crusaders can move to Dunedin to play in the sort of stadium a team of that quality deserves

                  And then CCC doesn't have to build a stadium in Christchurch and can put the funds to more municipal uses.

                  wins all 'round

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                  Kiwiwomble
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                  @mariner4life ...re brand the crusaders? :face_with_raised_eyebrow:

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                  • KiwiwombleK Kiwiwomble

                    @mariner4life ...re brand the crusaders? :face_with_raised_eyebrow:

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                    @kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:

                    @mariner4life ...re brand the crusaders? :face_with_raised_eyebrow:

                    Very good idea. Take some inspiration from the amazing brains in the Blues franchise.

                    I present to you

                    Matatū Mens Team

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                    • M Machpants

                      @kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:

                      @mariner4life ...re brand the crusaders? :face_with_raised_eyebrow:

                      Very good idea. Take some inspiration from the amazing brains in the Blues franchise.

                      I present to you

                      Matatū Mens Team

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                      @machpants said in Highlanders 2022:

                      @kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:

                      @mariner4life ...re brand the crusaders? :face_with_raised_eyebrow:

                      Very good idea. Take some inspiration from the amazing brains in the Blues franchise.

                      I present to you

                      Matatū Mens Team

                      How about Matatū Two?

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                        North Auckland!

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                        • SmudgeS Smudge

                          @machpants said in Highlanders 2022:

                          @kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2022:

                          @mariner4life ...re brand the crusaders? :face_with_raised_eyebrow:

                          Very good idea. Take some inspiration from the amazing brains in the Blues franchise.

                          I present to you

                          Matatū Mens Team

                          How about Matatū Two?

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                          ARHS
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                          #367

                          @smudge they could add an extra item of apparel to merchandising. Not just a Jersey but a Matatu 2 tutu too. Or maybe two of them...

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                            https://www.rugbypass.com/news/mixed-injury-news-for-highlanders-duo-thomas-umaga-jensen-and-billy-harmon/

                            Summary:
                            bad news: TU-J 's recovery is taking longer than anticipated and is still weeks away from a return.
                            good news: Harmon is doing better and may make a return very soon, sooner than expected.

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                            • StargazerS Stargazer

                              https://www.rugbypass.com/news/mixed-injury-news-for-highlanders-duo-thomas-umaga-jensen-and-billy-harmon/

                              Summary:
                              bad news: TU-J 's recovery is taking longer than anticipated and is still weeks away from a return.
                              good news: Harmon is doing better and may make a return very soon, sooner than expected.

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                              @stargazer i do rate Harmon but if i had to choose id rather get TUJ

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                              • StargazerS Stargazer

                                https://www.rugbypass.com/news/mixed-injury-news-for-highlanders-duo-thomas-umaga-jensen-and-billy-harmon/

                                Summary:
                                bad news: TU-J 's recovery is taking longer than anticipated and is still weeks away from a return.
                                good news: Harmon is doing better and may make a return very soon, sooner than expected.

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                                @stargazer said in Highlanders 2022:

                                https://www.rugbypass.com/news/mixed-injury-news-for-highlanders-duo-thomas-umaga-jensen-and-billy-harmon/

                                Summary:
                                bad news: TU-J 's recovery is taking longer than anticipated and is still weeks away from a return.
                                good news: Harmon is doing better and may make a return very soon, sooner than expected.

                                It's sad that I am not surprised that TUJ's recovery is taking longer than expected. I wonder if we will ever see the best of him and his brother.

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                                  u20's have a sick jersey

                                  alt text

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                                    Bovidae
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                                    The Highlanders do well with ex Hamilton BHS players. Ollie Foote (fullback) and Heath MacEwan (openside) being the latest two.

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                                    • KiwiwombleK Kiwiwomble

                                      u20's have a sick jersey

                                      alt text

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                                      @kiwiwomble I presume Aaron withy is related to Sean?

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                                        @fakatavafuture don’t know but don’t think that’s a crazy idea

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                                          Is Taranaki wing Vereniki Tikoisolomone injured? I would have thought he would have gotten a chance by now especially considering Highlanders lacking a bit of spark in the backs at times this season.

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