Highlanders halfback Dylan Pledger will miss the year with a ruptured ACL. Photo: HighlandersThe Highlanders have revealed a second significant injury following news rising halfback Dylan Pledger has been ruled out of the season. Rookie sensation Pledger has been ruled out of his debut Highlanders season with a serious knee injury. Highlanders utility back Finn Hurley has been ruled for the start of the Super Rugby season. Photo: Getty ImagesThat goal, and before that his goal of experiencing Super Rugby for the first time, will now have to wait.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 11, 2026 21:15 UTC