PHOTOS: NZ RUGBY/SMARTFRAME Hayden Meikle considers five big questions ahead of the Highlanders’ season opener tonight. Every rugby team gets injuries. The Highlanders have a few other niggles, and are waiting for star No 8 Hugh Renton to get up to speed. Timoci Tavatavanawai is a wrecking ball, and remarkably led Super Rugby with 26 turnovers won last season. It’s a tough position at Super Rugby level.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 12, 2026 16:32 UTC