Highlanders 2019 Discussion
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@Nepia said in Highlanders 2019 Discussion:
@Chris-B said in Highlanders 2019 Discussion:
Liam's had some terrible luck with injuries.
Before he even played for the Mako, he fractured some vertebrae and over the years he's missed plenty of time for the Mako with injuries. Same with the Highlanders and probably the Chiefs and ABs as well.
He's like a combined SBW/Crotty in the forwards.
It's amazing how some people manage to get through their careers with minimal damage and others are continuously broken.
Did Ma'a Nonu ever get injured - compared to Conrad Smith, especially in his early years?
Owen Franks and Wyatt Crockett have been immensely durable - but, Joe Moody and Tim Perry seem to be from the glass factory.
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@Chris-B said in Highlanders 2019 Discussion:
@nzzp It's all relative to Kaino, which is setting the bar high. We have to be weakest in one position - blindside flanker isn't the worst to choose.
I actually like Scott Barrett or Sam cane. The second is a flier, a bit like Hayman to eight, but not beyond the realms of possibility
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@nzzp I wouldn't mind Scott Barrett at 6, but I'm a bit worried that he might occasionally lack a yard of pace off the scrum that will allow the offence to skirt him. Plus, he's our best bench option for lock and covering six, so I think I prefer that utility in the 19(?) jersey.
I still reckon Cane is a fucking good openside and want to see him played there. Though in fairness, Todd and Ardie are both excellent cover. But is say Cane-Todd > Taufua-Cane (and I've purposely gone with the Crusaders) if we're playing a short blindside? I'd go with Taufua-Cane.
I reckon the top four choices will be from Squire, Frizell, Ioane and Taufua.
Taufua the short safety.
I'm pretty sure Steven Harris' story from last year is right on the money and if Akira keeps his nose clean, it won't surprise me to see him in the picture.
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@Chris-B aparently Ma'a was a yoga master and is the very reason why alot of All Blacks swear by yoga today. He started it way back in his early playing days and is probably why he was rarely injured. On the other hand some players just have rotten luck.
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@Canes4life said in Highlanders 2019 Discussion:
@gt12 I'm a fan of Frizzel and felt he was excellent on debut against Argentina last year. Was there a reason why he was dropped?
For the tour later on? He wasn't. He was injured.
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@Canes4life More than likely a useful tool to protect muscles and ligaments- though probably won't help with broken bones and concussions.
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The Highlanders Bravehearts are now playing Japan Wolfpack (Japan "A").
This is the Bravehearts line-up:
1 Sef Fa’agase
2 Ray Niuia
3 Josh Iosefa-Scott
4 Jack Whetton
5 Manaaki Selby-Rickit
6 Slade McDowall
7 Dillon Hunt (c)
8 Marino Mikaele Tu’u
9 Jack Stratton
10 Bryn Gatland
11 Matt Whaanga
12 Thomas Umaga-Jenson
13 Sio Tomkinson
14 Jordan Hyland
15 Josh McKayRESERVES
16 Ricky Jackson
17 Ethan de Groot
18 Gus Williams
19 William Kirkwood
20 Dylan Nel
21 Tatsuya Hamona
22 Ray Nuu
23 Niven Longopoa
24 Masaki Midorikawa
25 Yong Hwi KimJapan Wolfpack was leading 22 - 7 at half time.
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@Tim said in Highlanders 2019 Discussion:
@Stargazer said in Highlanders 2019 Discussion:
14 Jordan Hyland
He gets around.
Didn’t he play for the Blues development last week?
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That Crusaders match just got a little harder for the Landers.
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In further good news for the Highlanders, following the recent re-signing of halfback Aaron Smith, All Blacks hooker Liam Coltman has also re-signed with his Super Rugby club and New Zealand Rugby through to 2022. 29-year-old Coltman, Highlanders #199, has made 92 Highlanders appearances since his debut in 2013 for the southernmost club. After serving his apprenticeship as the back-up hooker in 2013 to All Black Andrew Hore, he eventually started 14 times in 2014 before being an important part of the Super Rugby championship-winning team in 2015. He debuted for the All Blacks in 2016 and has played four Tests. Originally from New Plymouth, Coltman played with fellow All Black Beauden Barrett at Francis Douglas Memorial College, before transferring to Otago. He made his debut for them in 2010 and played for New Zealand Under 20 at the Junior World Cup in the same year.
Media release: https://thehighlanders.co.nz/media-centre/news/963-liam-coltman-commits-to-highlanders-and-nz-rugby