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No Tavatavanawi on the bench in Dunedin

Ref was awful tonight, but four missed penalties is very costly in a big game like today. Hope these Josh Jacob rumours are true… How about De Groot and Ma’u playing 70 minutes, huge from them. Need to keep Lasaqa around next season

The Barbarians have a very good shot at winning this game

Just thought I’d pass on the information that I had been told from a very close source

He had originally signed in the US but with a change of plans had offers from the Hurricanes, Chiefs, NZ Sevens and Highlanders, so took on the landers deal..
what I heard is there is something to do with being promised atleast a bench spot for the season
That’s the info I’d been told so that’s what I’ve given everyone.

@nostrildamus that wasn’t a confirmed team so we don’t know yet

Not sure about that promised bench spot though

Who’s ready for Tavatavanawi to get snubbed tomorrow

Xavier Tito-Harris was impressive tonight aswell.

That Canterbury 13 is a great player too, Jone Rova. Imagine a midfield of him and big Jim…

When is the team named?

@SouthernMann Yeah sure is gonna be interesting to see who they pickup as the injury replacement. Hutchison from Canterbury would be perfect, but it would be silly if the Crusaders haven’t signed him already.

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 :))

Love this squad don’t get me wrong, but Arscott and Hastie as our backup halfbacks still doesn’t excite me. Both done nothing for Otago this year would’ve loved to see them throw Pledger in straight away and possibly sign Lenox.

As for the rest of the backline, Taine Robinson is a perfect signing imo. Finally gets the chance to prove himself and get some minutes hopefully.

Midfield looking strong, we just hope TUJ and Te Hiwi can keep themselves healthy and battle with Telea for the 12/13 spots.

Not sure who’s gonna be the primary 15 while JRK is out, possibly Taine? Or Hurley? Let’s hope it’s not Gilbert.

@SBW1 Would be a great signing if we don’t manage to get Jacomb.

Do we 100% know the contract status with JRK..?

They just got Laumape so I’m guessing no

Future Highlander with a beautiful try