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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 546773" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>A few interesting developments down in Highlanders country. O'Donnell has been officially <a href="http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/highlanders/243451/rugby-tietjens-out-season-taste-south-newcomers" target="_blank">ruled out for the season</a>, with Waikato's Trent Renata brought in as a replacement. Not quite sure how to feel about that - I would have preferred another genuine wing option, but I have always been intrigued by Renata's potential. He has looked a lot better for Waikato in recent seasons since switching to fullback (from first-five) on a more permanent basis, and his massive boot and reliable goal-kicking could potentially be quite and asset at Super Rugby level, but consistency remains an issue.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile we have a bit of an issue in the loose-forwards, with WTG member Doug Tietjens out for the season after ruptured his Achilles tendon, while 8 Nasi Manu has a hamstring problem and utility forward Jake Paringatai a broken hand. Paul Grant is in the squad as temporary cover, and should hopefully remain there with any luck (as he was superb for Otago last year).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 546773, member: 24910"] A few interesting developments down in Highlanders country. O'Donnell has been officially [URL="http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/highlanders/243451/rugby-tietjens-out-season-taste-south-newcomers"]ruled out for the season[/URL], with Waikato's Trent Renata brought in as a replacement. Not quite sure how to feel about that - I would have preferred another genuine wing option, but I have always been intrigued by Renata's potential. He has looked a lot better for Waikato in recent seasons since switching to fullback (from first-five) on a more permanent basis, and his massive boot and reliable goal-kicking could potentially be quite and asset at Super Rugby level, but consistency remains an issue. Meanwhile we have a bit of an issue in the loose-forwards, with WTG member Doug Tietjens out for the season after ruptured his Achilles tendon, while 8 Nasi Manu has a hamstring problem and utility forward Jake Paringatai a broken hand. Paul Grant is in the squad as temporary cover, and should hopefully remain there with any luck (as he was superb for Otago last year). [/QUOTE]
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