Sam Gilbert named at 10 for the Highlanders

May 11, 2022
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After three weeks on tour, the Highlanders return to their home ground of Forsyth Barr Stadium to play the Western Force at home for the first time since 2016. This round 13 game with be played on Friday 13^th May at 7:05pm and instead of a Black Friday it will be Maroon Friday with the home team playing in their maroon alternative strip due to a colour clash with the Force alternate strip.

Following last week's win against the Reds at Suncorp, the Highlanders are now inside the DHL Super Rugby Pacific top 8 and eager to maintain a playoff spot heading into the final three rounds.

Head Coach Tony Brown is aware of the importance of the last few rounds:

“At least our destiny is in our own hands now and if we can keep winning - we make the playoffs, which of course is easier said than done. We must continue to grow as a team and improve each week if we are to be contenders in this competition. There are a number of teams playing good rugby at the moment and we know we haven’t put a complete performance out on the park yet.”

The Highlanders have named their side to face the Western Force. Bryn Evans and Daniel Lienert-Brown both reaching milestones with them playing thier 50th and 100th Super Rugby Game respectively.