There are hallmarks of Joseph's 2015 Super Rugby champions in his newly assembled crop of a decade later.
Highlanders playmaker Mitch Hunt has opened up about how he felt after being dropped for Freddie Burns, and why a return to fullback lifted a “weight off the shoulders.”
The Highlanders have only made one change to their starting side ahead of their must-win clash against the Blues at Eden Park on Friday.
The Highlanders have made an interesting selection call ahead of Aaron Smith’s final home game in Dunedin against the Queensland Reds on Friday.
Aaron Smith, Sam Gilbert and Jonah Lowe are all back in the Highlanders’ run-on side this week for their must-win clash with the Melbourne Rebels.
The Highlanders have made nine changes to their starting side as they look to return to winning ways against the ACT Brumbies in Canberra on Sunday.
The Highlanders have returned from their Australian road trip and are gearing up to face the table-topping Chiefs.
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith will captain the Highlanders on Friday night as the team from the south look to return to winning ways against the NSW Waratahs.
Super Rugby veteran Aaron Smith will not suit up for the Highlanders on Saturday night when they take on the high-flying Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
All Blacks flanker Shannon Frizell is in line for his Super Rugby Pacific return this Friday after being named on the bench for the Highlanders.