Highlanders 2025
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@Landers92 said in Highlanders 2025:
@frugby I have watched multiple interviews where Roger Clark has been on record saying the bigger picture goal was 2026. That was a couple years ago now. I agree with you, 2027 is definitely much more realistic.
Think from memory it was challenging properly by 2026. They'll probably be a fraction disappointed with where we are this year, but they've got to hold their nerve. Trying to rebuild again won't work.
This mob might not win a Super Rugby title, but I don't think anyone expected we'd make the Top 6 in 2014, and nobody expected us to win the title the following year. Injuries play a huge part, and we probably lost a few this year who we simply could not afford to lose.
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@MacDazzler said in Highlanders 2025:
@Mr-Fish I don't recall Harrison Boyle or Jake Russ playing much NPC if at all.
That's partially my point - some guys who feature in the U20s don't even make a splash in provincial rugby, let alone Super.
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@Chris said in Highlanders 2025:
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2025:
with my app even if it select from start it only goes to maybe 45mins behind live
Ok that's weird, mine I can go to the start even during a live game.
Same, but my coverage cuts out when the live coverage finishes and I have to start again, fast forwarding to where I was.
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@Landers92 said in Highlanders 2025:
@KiwiInLondon you keep talking about ‘underlying issues’ like you know something the rest of us don’t, yet you haven’t told us what they are.
If you are so adamant that’s what it is then elaborate for us, we are all happy to hear it, it’s what this forum is for after all. Don’t just say ‘the failure to do the basics right’ or ‘constant dropped balls’, anyone can say that for any team. Genuinely curious at this point at what you’re referring to.
So you don’t think the stunted improvement of players and the demonstrable proof we get every weekend that these players just don’t know how to execute a game plan or use their two brain cells isn’t proof that there is a serious issue with the structures of player development and coaching in the Otago region?
The attitude is shit. The leadership is shit. The execution is shit. That isn’t just inexperience. The fact that maybe 3-4 of our players start for another kiwi franchise and the rest would do well to make the bench isn’t an indication that the Highlanders are slipping further and further behind? Despite years of investing in two decent groups of u20s players?
It doesn’t concern you that if we keep going like we’re going and the rest of the teams continue to improve. We’re a bottom two team?
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@Crazy-Horse said in Highlanders 2025:
@Chris said in Highlanders 2025:
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2025:
with my app even if it select from start it only goes to maybe 45mins behind live
Ok that's weird, mine I can go to the start even during a live game.
Same, but my coverage cuts out when the live coverage finishes and I have to start again, fast forwarding to where I was.
Ah shit mine doesn't do that either.
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@cgrant said in Highlanders 2025:
Oscar Koller could be a good recruit. He has a massive left boot and does the basics well. He is not a running 1st Five but is that what the Landers need ?
Might as well stick with Cam Millar in that case (which I don't think is a bad idea regardless).
Better off trying to bring down a Kaleb Trask or Stephen Perofeta.
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@Mr-Fish said in Highlanders 2025:
@cgrant said in Highlanders 2025:
Oscar Koller could be a good recruit. He has a massive left boot and does the basics well. He is not a running 1st Five but is that what the Landers need ?
Might as well stick with Cam Millar in that case (which I don't think is a bad idea regardless).
Better off trying to bring down a Kaleb Trask or Stephen Perofeta.
Trask never seems to be not injured. He would be a risk.
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The Highlanders don’t need backs. We might need a max of an outside back and a first five - maybe a midfielder too.
Tayne Harvey will be the midfield, Rangitutia would probably be the outside back, and whoever would be the 10, but these guys would be making up the numbers in case of injury.
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@SBW1 said in Highlanders 2025:
Is Shanon Frizell likely to return to the Highlanders next year or before the next world cup?
Doubt it. TK Howden(24) and Oli Haig(23) show more than enough promise to feel good about the 6 jersey. Shannon Frizzell is already 31, I just can’t see that happening.
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@SBW1 said in Highlanders 2025:
Is Shanon Frizell likely to return to the Highlanders next year or before the next world cup?
I hope not, other than being the tail end of his carrier….was a fluffybunny I’m happy left
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Sean Withy banned for three weeks -
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360646752/highlanders-no-8-sean-withy-banned-three-weeks-kneeing-opponent-face -
@Crazy-Horse said in Highlanders 2025:
@Chris said in Highlanders 2025:
@Kiwiwomble said in Highlanders 2025:
with my app even if it select from start it only goes to maybe 45mins behind live
Ok that's weird, mine I can go to the start even during a live game.
Same, but my coverage cuts out when the live coverage finishes and I have to start again, fast forwarding to where I was.
Mine used to do that. I think when casting from the phone. Doesn't any more. I think it was down to casting from the phone (then) as opposed to having the app on the chromecast or TB. Maybe.
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Probably not the info I should be sharing but I’m going to anyway.
Renton has had some injections in his hips, can only assume these are cortisone injections to help get through whatever is going on in the hip/groin area. The fact he’s been seen training recently is a good sign and hopefully named to play this weekend.
Unfortunately I couldn’t get too much more detail around it all but thought that info was worthy of a share.
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in Highlanders 2025:
Sean Withy banned for three weeks -
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360646752/highlanders-no-8-sean-withy-banned-three-weeks-kneeing-opponent-faceHave read the match thread, what was the consensus among posters?
