Highlanders v Drua
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Hugh Renton made such a difference tonight. That leadership is crucial. Nice to see Renton and Haig get through a full 80 as well. Haig will come right, thought he was more than fine tonight. Him and TK will make for some fine competition for the 6 jersey. Stodart had a shift he should be proud of as well.
Great to get a win after going on a losing streak there and hopefully get some confidence from it. Here’s hoping we can get TK and Dunshea back next week to bolster the depth even more.
Holland man of the match for me.
Time to enjoy the win.
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@KiwiInLondon said in Highlanders v Drua:
@SouthernMann said in Highlanders v Drua:
@KiwiInLondon said in Highlanders v Drua:
Will be interesting to see who’s selected at 9 next week. And if Howden comes to 6 and Haig goes to the bench. Looked a tad short of a gallop.
Howden will be a welcome return if he is available. Only four fit/available loosies at the moment. Especially if Broughton is out again. Michael Loft played club footy today, and had to strip.
I expect Haig to get to his usual ways but Howden looks like the better combo with the other two. Chiefs will be physical and fast.
Hastie has to come back to start imo
Both Hastie and Robinson played club footy today.
The biggest challenge for this side is knowing where it's limitations are. Knowing how to protect them, and promote the weapons.
Haig, JRK, Millar, Renton and Fakatava all off massive injury layoffs.
Hoping Vikena, Howden, Tangitau and Dunshea are back from the injuries they are listed as having.
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@frugby said in Highlanders v Drua:
I think Haig is just a significantly stronger athlete than Howden… feels like we saw a proper blindside and a proper eight tonight.
Haig did look massive tonight. Seems to have put on a few Kgs since last season
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@sparky said in Highlanders v Drua:
@Dan54 I'm a big fan but lock is an area of strength with Tupou Vai'i, Scott Barrett, Fabian Holland, Sam Darry and Patty T competing for three slots.
Couldn't agree more mate, I just think he's the type of player that will be the glue of the locks a bit like Sam W has been. I thinking that in a few years it will happen. But anyway , I think as you say we got a lot of depth at moment, so will take a bit to get first choice spot.
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Got around to watching this finally. Holland is very, very bloody fit, isn't he. Good to see JRK back, a few nice touches and a few errors, to be expected. Fakatava looks like he's been working on his kicking this year - he made a couple of errors with kicks just going out on the full, but I like the ambition - there's a big difference between a box kick which drifts too far infield and one which is very close to the sideline. Important if Miller is going to play, as he stands way too deep.
With everyone fit, there's a pretty dangerous side in there: Nareki, Tavatavanawai, JRK, Tangitau, Fakatava is a decent list of attacking threats, and they all look for space.
