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Highlanders 2025

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  • HLD2023ChampionsH HLD2023Champions

    I said ‘hope’ because I like to see the bullshit you guys make up that he’s ‘confirmed’ in the US

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    @HLD2023Champions said in Highlanders 2025:

    I said ‘hope’ because I like to see the bullshit you guys make up that he’s ‘confirmed’ in the US

    It is a bit unfair to call it bullshit, when it is the publicly available information stated by him about his plans for next year. Things can change and it will be interesting to see him get an opportunity. The only spot available could be in place of Jonah Lowe, if he isn't available. Which would be a good thing.

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    • HLD2023ChampionsH HLD2023Champions

      I’ve said it multiple times, Manson is contracted with the Landers next year. The point of signing him is that he’s one of the best wingers in the NPC..

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      @HLD2023Champions what a joke, Manson isn’t any where near good enough for super rugby at this point. He ran in a few tries down the sideline for a woeful stags teams and somehow that’s good enough for the landers

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      • HLD2023ChampionsH HLD2023Champions

        I said ‘hope’ because I like to see the bullshit you guys make up that he’s ‘confirmed’ in the US

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        @HLD2023Champions said in Highlanders 2025:

        I said ‘hope’ because I like to see the bullshit you guys make up that he’s ‘confirmed’ in the US

        https://www.thepress.co.nz/sport/350435055/winger-hoping-build-stags-solid-foundations-after-season-stateside

        This was posted a week ago. Confirmed he took various super rugby balls but chose to go to the states. I think you may want to calm down a little bit

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        • HLD2023ChampionsH HLD2023Champions

          I said ‘hope’ because I like to see the bullshit you guys make up that he’s ‘confirmed’ in the US

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          @HLD2023Champions said in Highlanders 2025:

          I said ‘hope’ because I like to see the bullshit you guys make up that he’s ‘confirmed’ in the US

          Hahahaha ah yes, we make it up when all we can go off is media reports. Niiiice👍🏽

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          • HLD2023ChampionsH HLD2023Champions

            I said ‘hope’ because I like to see the bullshit you guys make up that he’s ‘confirmed’ in the US

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            @HLD2023Champions said in Highlanders 2025:

            I said ‘hope’ because I like to see the bullshit you guys make up that he’s ‘confirmed’ in the US

            ...and you think that makes you cool yes?

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              @HLD2023Champions said in Highlanders 2025:

              I said ‘hope’ because I like to see the bullshit you guys make up that he’s ‘confirmed’ in the US

              https://www.thepress.co.nz/sport/350435055/winger-hoping-build-stags-solid-foundations-after-season-stateside

              This was posted a week ago. Confirmed he took various super rugby balls but chose to go to the states. I think you may want to calm down a little bit

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              @KiwiInLondon I mean always possible things have changed... but I don't think Manson is that good, that the needle would be moved for him.

              What may have happened, is that he has been offered a contract starting in 2026. Same thing happened with Henry Bell whilst he was with the Utah Warriors (was signed end of 2022 for 2024)

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                My 2c is that he is a good upgrade on Jonah Lowe as the final winger in the squad. If he is available. But will be viewed behind Tavatavanawai, Nareki and Tangitau. Possibly Hurley too. I would pick him in front of Josh Whaanga though

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                • S SouthernMann

                  My 2c is that he is a good upgrade on Jonah Lowe as the final winger in the squad. If he is available. But will be viewed behind Tavatavanawai, Nareki and Tangitau. Possibly Hurley too. I would pick him in front of Josh Whaanga though

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                  @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2025:

                  My 2c is that he is a good upgrade on Jonah Lowe as the final winger in the squad.

                  fuck are you lucky that the Hawkes Bay nuffies all took their balls and went home or your notifications would be blowing up

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                    Hi Everyone! New to the fern 🙂
                    Can confirm Michael Manson has signed a contract with the Highlanders for 2025 (Promised atleast a bench spot aswell)
                    Originally he did sign with the Utah Warriors but has changed his mind to stay in New Zealand.
                    Thanks :))

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                      cheers and welcome Michael, hope you have a good season

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                        i hope we're not promising players bench spots, the last thing we need is anyone that doesnt have to prove themselves, wage thief's are far too common

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                          Hi Everyone! New to the fern 🙂
                          Can confirm Michael Manson has signed a contract with the Highlanders for 2025 (Promised atleast a bench spot aswell)
                          Originally he did sign with the Utah Warriors but has changed his mind to stay in New Zealand.
                          Thanks :))

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                          @upthelanders I mean always possible, but seems highly implausible they'd offer a Manson a bench spot, when he is only our 5th best outside back (at best) and is a straight rookie... forgetting the fact a 6-2 split is possible and we have a trillion midfielders.

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                            All good he is in the squad. I wish him all the best. Like @frugby having a specialist right winger on the bench sounds like a weird decision. I suspect we will be making Hurley/Gilbert our bench 10 cover.

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                              All good he is in the squad. I wish him all the best. Like @frugby having a specialist right winger on the bench sounds like a weird decision. I suspect we will be making Hurley/Gilbert our bench 10 cover.

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                              @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2025:

                              specialist right winger

                              Sevu Reece says what?

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                                @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2025:

                                specialist right winger

                                Sevu Reece says what?

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                                @mariner4life said in Highlanders 2025:

                                @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2025:

                                specialist right winger

                                Sevu Reece says what?

                                Reece actually plays on the left wing as well he did when Fihaki started on the right wing.

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                                  @upthelanders I mean always possible, but seems highly implausible they'd offer a Manson a bench spot, when he is only our 5th best outside back (at best) and is a straight rookie... forgetting the fact a 6-2 split is possible and we have a trillion midfielders.

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                                  @frugby Can confirm they have promised a bench spot, but that could always change!

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                                    @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2025:

                                    My 2c is that he is a good upgrade on Jonah Lowe as the final winger in the squad.

                                    fuck are you lucky that the Hawkes Bay nuffies all took their balls and went home or your notifications would be blowing up

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                                    @mariner4life said in Highlanders 2025:

                                    @SouthernMann said in Highlanders 2025:

                                    My 2c is that he is a good upgrade on Jonah Lowe as the final winger in the squad.

                                    fuck are you lucky that the Hawkes Bay nuffies all took their balls and went home or your notifications would be blowing up

                                    I'll rub Hugh Renton's bald head to keep me safe from the rabid pitch fork brigade from the HB

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                                      @frugby Can confirm they have promised a bench spot, but that could always change!

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                                      @upthelanders said in Highlanders 2025:

                                      @frugby Can confirm they have promised a bench spot, but that could always change!

                                      As I say you could be right, but if I know anything about Jamie Joseph, that sounds like a sack of horseshit.

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                                        @upthelanders said in Highlanders 2025:

                                        @frugby Can confirm they have promised a bench spot, but that could always change!

                                        As I say you could be right, but if I know anything about Jamie Joseph, that sounds like a sack of horseshit.

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                                        @frugby yeah, i do find it a little hard to believe, we're not talking about luring DC out of retirement to come to dunedin

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                                          I'd be interested how many of these users have the same IP address.

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