The Highlanders have officially confirmed their squad for the 2025 Super Rugby season.
The club is hoping to reclaim the form that saw them win a historic title in 2015 next season. Their squad consists of a mixture of emerging young talents and experienced veterans.
โWe have a squad full of talented and motivated players, and we know that the fans in Dunedin and across the region are looking forward to seeing this team grow and perform on the field," head coach Jamie Joseph said.
โThis region has a proud rugby history, and it's our responsibility to make sure we honour that by playing with passion and commitment.
"We're not just developing players on the field, but also people who represent the values of this community,
Full Squad for 2025
Forwards:ย Ethan de Groot, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma'u, Rohan Wingham, Sosefo Kautai, Henry Bell, Jack Taylor, Soane Vikena, Will Stodart, Fabian Holland, Mitch Dunshea, Oliver Haig, Sean Withy, Lui Naeata, Hayden Michaels, Hugh Renton, Nikora Broughton,ย Josh Bartlett, Veveni Lasaqa, Te Kamaka Howden, Tom Sanders,
Backs:ย Folau Fakatava, Nathan Hastie, Cameron Millar, Ajay Faleafaga, Jake Te Hiwi, Thomas Umaga Jensen, Tanielu Tele'a, Jona Nareki, Sam Gilbert, Taine Robinson, Caleb Tangitau, Jonah Lowe, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens, Finn Hurley, James Arscott, Josh Whaanga, Michael Manson, Josh Timu
Player Movements
Ins:ย Finn Hurleyย (promoted), Soane Vikena (Blues), Caleb Tangitau (Blues), Veveni Lasaqa (Hurricanes)
Outs:ย Jermaine Ainsley (Lyon), Pari Pari Parkinson (Green Rockets), Billy Harmon (Canon Eagles), Rhys Patchell (Green Rockets), Josh Timu (Otago), Martin Bodago (Oyonnax), Connor Garden-Bachop (deceased)
