Co-captain and centre Timoci Tavatavanawai has been the main man for the Highlanders this season. The numbersRecord: Played 7, won 3, lost 4, eighth in Super Rugby. He leads all Super Rugby players with 45 defenders beaten — a staggering 15 more than the next man on the list. TK Howden has proven an excellent lineout option and leads Super Rugby with 107 tackles. They are fifth in overall tries, but drop to ninth equal on tries per game.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 31, 2026 16:37 UTC