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    Byron Kelleher shapes to ignite a Highlanders attack during a game at Carisbrook in 2001. Photo:...

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    Pugnacious, all-action halfback possessed pass like bullet

    You often heard a series of similar descriptive terms about Byron Kelleher.

    Renton to make long-awaited comeback for Highlanders

    Hugh Renton will make his comeback after a long injury layoff. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Renton to make long-awaited comeback for Highlanders

    The Highlanders have a Hugh-ge addition to their team this week.

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    Recovering lock has sights set on South Africa

    Highlanders lock Fabian Holland works on his rehabilitation at team headquarters yesterday. Photo...

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    Recovering lock has sights set on South Africa

    Fabian Holland has never met the new All Blacks coach but is hoping to take a trip to South Africa with him later this year.

    The numbers stack up for Tavatavanawai

    Timoci Tavatavanawai. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

    The numbers stack up for Tavatavanawai

    Jim certainly provides a difference.

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    The embodiment of a Highlanders man

    Ash Dixon is one of nine Highlanders centurions. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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    The embodiment of a Highlanders man

    Ash Dixon was in many ways the ultimate symbol of the modern Highlanders man.

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    Team know they need to be better

    Ben Smith

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    Team know they need to be better

    Ben Smith says nobody is more critical of the Highlanders than themselves.

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    Immense power, technical expertise a potent mix

    Ethan de Groot fires out an instruction during the game between the Highlanders and the Fijian...

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    Immense power, technical expertise a potent mix

    Ethan de Groot is quite at home in the dark places.

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    How we picked the greatest Highlanders

    Star men (from left) Lima Sopoaga, Ben Smith, Ash Dixon, Aaron Smith and Elliot Dixon will all be...

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    How we picked the greatest Highlanders

    Who are the 30 greatest Highlanders?

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    Reliable midfielder brought the complete package

    John Leslie was a foundation Highlander in 1996. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Reliable midfielder brought the complete package

    There were plenty of midfielders who were bigger than John Leslie.

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    ‘Soft mistakes’ let Crusaders back in: Joseph

    Referee Jordan Way shows one of three yellow cards to the Crusaders on Saturday night as captains...

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    ‘Soft mistakes’ let Crusaders back in: Joseph

    Chay Fihaki is surely bound for tackle school but the Highlanders might need to go back to lineout university this week.

    Highlanders undone in disappointing second half

    Oliver Haig of the Highlanders charges forward during tonight's round five Super Rugby match...

    Highlanders undone in disappointing second half

    History beckoned the Highlanders in Christchurch but they wasted a golden opportunity to do the double over the old enemy.

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    Lock had almost no flaws in his game

    Highlanders lock Tom Donnelly prepares to fend Crusaders prop Ben Franks during a game at...

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    Lock had almost no flaws in his game

    Tom Donnelly had the perfect nickname.

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    Strong connections key for fullback

    Highlanders fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens tries to shrug off Crusaders halfback Noah...

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    Strong connections key for fullback

    Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens is all about connections.

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    Consistently excellent lineout king

    Simon Maling claims more lineout ball for the Highlanders during the game against the Brumbies at...

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    Consistently excellent lineout king

    Some Highlanders are obviously and immediately great.

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    From ‘out of my depth’ to a Landers locking legend

    Highlanders lock Tom Franklin tries to slip past Chiefs first five Aaron Cruden during a game in...

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    From ‘out of my depth’ to a Landers locking legend

    Former Otago Daily Times rugby writer Steve Hepburn, as he so often did, had a lovely line to describe the latest entrant in our 30 Greatest Highlanders series.

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    Prince of midfielders who could do it all

    Pita Alatini sets off for a run for the Highlanders in a game against the Brumbies at Carisbrook...

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    Prince of midfielders who could do it all

    There were times when it seemed as if Pita Alatini flew slightly under the radar in a Highlanders team crammed with star All Blacks, cult heroes and beloved entertainers.

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    Evans dazzled with sensational turn of foot

    Nick Evans tries to dish an offload between Hurricanes defenders Andrew Hore (left) and Sireli...

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    Evans dazzled with sensational turn of foot

    They called him Snapper for his great love of fishing.

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    Tangitau rising to challenge

    Caleb Tangitau

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    Tangitau rising to challenge

    Caleb Tangitau is in his happy place.

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    Force coach sings praises of former Highlanders halfback Hastie

    Nick Evans tries to dish an offload between Hurricanes defenders Andrew Hore (left) and Sireli...

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    Force coach sings praises of former Highlanders halfback Hastie

    The Force is with Nathan Hastie.

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    ‘One of the great entertainers of New Zealand rugby’

    Brendan Laney on his way to scoring one of his two tries against the Bulls at Carisbrook in 2001....

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    ‘One of the great entertainers of New Zealand rugby’

    This bloke is No 29 in the Otago Daily Times’ 30 Greatest Highlanders series but he would be No 1 if we ranked the team’s greatest nicknames.
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