We cannot say whether the massive Otago prop does, in fact, claim a seat in the back row.
But he has just got a new guitar and he is a talented guitarist, so he is the ideal man to lead the sing-along.
He also dabbles in art and has had some questionable haircuts.
It is probably not the image you would conjure up when picturing a tighthead prop.
He fits the mould, though. The 22-year-old Dunedin-born-and-raised bookend is listed at 117kg and 1.89m.
He is huge. Thighs like a bison.
You have to be large when you have two other big men leaning on you in the scrum.
It is a tough position.
Saula Ma’u was Otago’s starting tighthead up until he got injured during the round five loss to Tasman in Nelson.
He had set the tone physically, and his absence was a concern, but Wingham has come in and performed well.
All the worry has disappeared.
Wingham was the Otago rookie of the year in 2023, but 2024 did not go as well when he was asked to fill in at loosehead.
This year, he has had a good run as the starting tighthead and he has flourished.
"During my rookie season, I had quite a few minutes and consistent minutes as well," Wingham said.
"Chuck me wherever. As long as I’m out on the field.
"But, yeah, it’s massively different. You’re really focusing on connection and staying tight with your hooker."
Otago have made it through to their first NPC final in 20 years and it is the dream final as far as Wingham is concerned.
They are playing Canterbury in Christchurch on Saturday afternoon.
History is on Canterbury’s side, but Otago have been in sparkling form.
They brushed aside the Bay of Plenty 41-17 in the semifinal and are on a seven-game winning streak.
They also beat Canterbury the last time the two teams played.
They lifted the Ranfurly Shield with a 38-36 win in round eight. They had trailed 36-21 but roared back with three unanswered tries.
It felt like a key moment in the season when Otago really started to believe.
But Wingham kicked that suggestion into touch.
"The belief was there since the start of the season, but I think that was just a demonstration to our community that we can do this.
"I think that’s what it was. But since day one, we’ve believed in each other.
"It was reinforcement. That is all it was."
Otago have certainly struck the right chord, just like Wingham when he played for the Rodeo Clowns 10 years ago at the Rockshop Bandquest.
His band claimed first prize and he won the musicianship award.
