IF YOU ARE a person who likes to get up early on a Saturday morning and indulge in some Super Rugby action, chances are that you have caught a couple of Highlanders games.
While they don’t have the same star power of the Crusaders and Hurricanes, the Dunedin team play a very attacking brand of rugby that often yields high-scoring crackers.
Their co-captain is All Black Ben Smith, who has thrilled fans over the last few years with his consistent ability to slice through opposition defences.
And in a boost for the Pro12, their other co-captain, Nasi Manu, is coming north to play for Edinburgh from next season.
While Manu hasn’t been capped by New Zealand, the number eight has great ball handling skills and is very powerful.
Manu is only 26 and won a Super Rugby title with the Crusaders at 19. If you have a chance to see him with the Highlanders between now and the end of the Super Rugby season it is definitely worth your time.
He will be a very good addition to the Pro12 and it will be interesting to see who else joins him in the league between now and the start of next season.
Leinster could do with a wing, Munster a centre, Ulster a back-row and Connacht a ten if there are any of those going in Super Rugby, let us know.
Reports emerged recently that we were going to sign Francis Saili from the Blues. He also played as a Baa-Baa against Australia last year. He’s a serious prospect, at just 24 years old.
Whos we?
Munster, of course, Cian. I hope you haven’t forgotten where I come from . :)
If you see where the Blues are sitting on the Super Rugby table, I wouldn’t get too excited.
Leinster don’t need a wing they need a coach. Connacht should take madigan. unless madigan is going to be an out and out twelve like matt giteau there is no point in remaining at leinster. he won’t get ahead of sexton anytime soon. Connacht have a great backline and i think he would be a fantastic addition. even if it was on loan or just short term it would be good for him.
Israel Folau to Connacht you heard it here…… last
Munster need a centre… and a tighthead… and depending on Sherry’s injury maybe a hooker…. and depending on Paulie’s retirement maybe a lock…. So pretty well serviced. Also Ulster need more than one player added to their forwards division….
Tim Nanai Williams is the man for Munster! Can play 12,13, both wings and 15. He’s the man that will always be on your shoulder for an offload, has some pace and can hold his own when tackling. Just returning from injury now and will most likely partner SBW in the centres this weekend for the Chiefs!