Squire back for Highlanders but Naholo to wait another week ahead of Jaguares clash

Liam Squire is back for the Highlanders to face the Jaguares on Saturday but Waisake Naholo will have to wait another week.

The bone‑rattling 28‑year‑old has not played for the Highlanders this year but now has at least five Super Rugby games to build form and match fitness for the All Blacks selectors.

Waisake Naholo, who confirmed his departure to London Irish has missed out despite a shortage of outside backs at the Highlanders.

Ben Smith could miss the rest of the regular season while Elliot Dixon holds on to the No 8 jersey in what will be a milestone match – his 100th Super Rugby game for the Highlanders.

The Highlanders will face the Jaguares at 5.15pm this Saturday.

Tomorrow, the Blues meet the Hurricanes at 7.35pm while the Rebels meet the Reds in Melbourne at 9.45pm.

Highlanders to face Jaguares: Matt Faddes, Jordan Hyland, Rob Thompson, Sio Tomkinson, Tevita Li, Josh Ioane, Aaron Smith, Elliot Dixon, Luke Whitelock (c), James Lentjes, Tom Franklin, Josh Dickson, Siate Tokolahi, Liam Coltman, Ayden Johnstone.

Replacements: Ash Dixon, Daniel Lienert‑Brown, Tyrel Lomax, Jack Whetton, Liam Squire, Kayne Hammington, Dan Hollinshead, Thomas Umaga‑Jensen

[Stuff.co]

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