Amongst the almost 200 players selected for NZ Super Rugby sides for 2021, there are certainly a few men who will count themselves lucky to have been offered a contract for next year - and plenty others who will feel somewhat aggrieved.
It’s understandable why the Highlanders will be written off by many heading into new Super Rugby season, but there's reason for optimism in Dunedin.
Under the stewardship of Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown, the Highlanders emerged from Super Rugby cellar-dwellers to genuine title contenders throughout the 2010s. So, who makes their team of the decade?
Fiji head coach John McKee has named a strong squad for next month's World Cup in Japan.
Fiji head coach John McKee has secured a wealth of experience in his match day squad for the opening round of the Pacific Nations Cup against Japan in Kamaishi this Saturday.
While everyone is focused on the Rugby Championship, a raft of tier two nations will kick off their World Cup preparations in the Pacific Nations Cup this weekend.
Toulon rugby league convert Semi Radradra has been named in the Fijian national team for the 2018 Pacific Nations Cup.
We know the Highlanders have an astute, new-look coaching team led by former Leicester Tigers coach and former All Blacks five-eighths Aaron Mauger.
Highlanders put Stormers to the sword in Dunedin, running in five tries in the first half and four in the second.
