Anton Oliver

Anton Oliver is heading into rare territory. Already an Oxford alumnus, he has now been accepted into rival university Cambridge, to study part-time while working for a finance company. Sports editor Hayden Meikle catches up with the former All Black, Highlanders and Otago hooker.

Anton Oliver has stepped into the debate over the Highlanders' change of jersey colour by writing a strongly worded letter about the "foolish'' decision.

Anton Oliver has been approached by National and Labour Party representatives about a possible political career, but first, the former All Black captain just wants to find a job.