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The Highlanders are happy to play with the Super Rugby Pacific cards they've been dealt, ahead of the final round robin game... as they chase a spot in the playoffs

The Highlanders are happy to play with the Super Rugby Pacific cards they've been dealt, ahead of the final round robin game... as they chase a spot in the playoffs

28 May 2022

The Southern Men will know by kickoff whether they require a win to advance, with the Western Force playing at midnight... and able to move three points ahead of them with a bonus point victory against the Hurricanes.

Highlanders coach Tony Brown says playing last is an advantage.

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23 Jan: All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams denies player power was behind the early exit of coach Scott Robertson

23 Jan: All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams has dismissed any suggestions of player power being behind the early exit of New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson

23 Jan: New Zealand's elite rugby talent must focus on the task at hand, as they await a new All Blacks coach

23 Jan: The All Blacks will venture into new territory this year, playing the fourth test against the Springboks in the American city of Baltimore on September 12

22 Jan: Former All Black Tony Brown has confirmed he intends to honour his contract as an assistant with South Africa, rather than make himself available for inclusion in any New Zealand coaching group

22 Jan: Tony Brown is keeping his All Blacks coaching aspirations alive - just not now

22 Jan: Former All Blacks first-five Lima Sopoaga suggests Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph's people skills make him the best option to take over the national team job from Scott Robertson

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