The Highlanders have signed Otago’s halfback James Arscott to complement the combination of Aaron Smith and Forau Fakatava’s All Blacks. thing I understand.
21-year-old Arscott will replace Kayne Hammington, who will sign a two-year contract and sign a contract in Japan.
Timaru’s product, Al Scott, made its debut on the Highlanders bench last year and could spend enough time playing Otago at this year’s NPCs.
A quick halfback in a sharp pass game, Arscott is well suited for the Highlanders playing style, especially under the roof of the Forsyth Barr Stadium.
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He has to put up with Smith and Fakataba alternating between Highlanders 9 jerseys and benches next year, but Al Scott can handle the step-up to Super Rugby Pacific if needed.
The Highlanders are keen to bring in a group of young players who are on the development path in the region, like Al Scott.
Seven Highlanders under the age of 20 have been selected as New Zealand’s under 20 players currently in Australia for matches against Fiji, Argentina and Australia in the Oceania Rugby U20 Tournament.
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Otago’s James Arscott handed the ball to Manawat last October.
Rock Fabian Holland, Flanker Hayden Michaels, Rock / Flanker Oliver Hague, Halfback Noah Hosam, No 10 Cameron Miller, Midfielder Jake Tehiwi, Fullback Finn Harley are all 20-year-old Super Rugby at Taupo in May. After less than a tournament, it was rewarded with a national selection.
The Netherlands, along with Hawke’s Bay winger Jonarou, has already been announced as the signature of the new Highlanders.
The Highlanders appointed new head coach Clark Dermody last week for a three-year term, saying he would “fill about six positions” on the playlist after 2023.
People in the South have soon completed their coaching setup, and as many as three new coaches haven’t been announced during the club’s busy season.
“We talked to a lot of people and considered what our ideal coaching structure would be,” said CEO Roger Clark last week. “We haven’t confirmed that yet, but there are pretty good plans to make sure that the structure is ready to proceed within the next 10-15 days.
“Looking back at the time I’ve been involved here, we’ve always coached Kaumātua, Tony Gilbert, who did a great job with Jamie Joe. [Joseph] And Aaron Mauger and Tony Brown.
“Tony is always around, but we also need someone who can actually experience that role.”