Highlanders 2026

[frugby]

R.E announcing new signings, my guess is that you will see a batch of youngsters announced at the conclusion of the U20 World Championship. That will be Tengblad, Pledger & Solomon + possibly Tayne Harvey.

[SouthernMann]

Hopefully TUJ can cash in over there. A player of his size will dominate. Get some caps for Samoa too.

Agree around signings. Especially if they are primarily the U20s lads. I really hope Tayne Harvey gets some game time for Southland. They have a shit tonne of midfield backs.

[SouthernMann]

Dave Dillon leaving the Landers.

[handa457]

Saw that. What's the inside word on this one? Is he being moved on, or been offered a better opportunity?

[cala7x]

David Kidwell joining the Landers as defence coach.

[Landers92]

[SouthernMann]

Looks a big step up from Dave Dillon. Looking forward to what he can bring.

[frugby]

Think it is fairly obvious as the change has been made so quickly, but Dave Dillon was pushed…

[Nepia]

Hope he's a better rugby defence coach than he is a league head coach.

[SBW1]

he has had a pretty good stint as defense coach for the Pumas and recently the Leicester Tigers and Brave Bloosoms in Japan. He guided the Pumas to a semi final in 2023 and was part of their victory over the All Blacks in Christchurch. Wonder if he brings any new signings with him.

[zedsdeadbaby]

Very highly rated - wouldn’t look out of place in an ABs set up in the future. Don’t judge him on his league record - seems to have found his niche.