Cameron Millar returns for the Highlanders
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The Highlanders have named a strong team for their quarterfinal clash in Canberra on Saturday night. The timely return of first-five, Cameron Millar, and mid-field back, Tanielu Tele’a, will add to an already explosive back three and give the Highlanders a number of attacking options to exploit.
The forwards return to a familiar structure with Co-Captains Ethan de Groot and Billy Harmon leading the Highlander men from either end of the scrum and the well-performed Sean Withy returning to the openside. Mitch Dunshae also comes back into the side to join his locking partner Fabian Holland who impressed on defence last week in a tough game in the capital.
Highlanders Head Coach, Clarke Dermody, is fully aware of the challenge that playing the Brumbies at home in Canberra presents, “They have a strong home record and we will need to be at our best to challenge a team that has been a model of consistency all year. We’ve had a good preparation week and are excited by the challenge that finals footy offers.”
QUARTERFINAL: Highlanders v Brumbies – 7:35pm AEST (9:35pm NZT) Saturday 8th June, GIO Stadium, Canberra
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Ethan de Groot (CC)
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Henry Bell
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Jermaine Ainsley
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Mitch Dunshae
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Fabian Holland
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Oliver Haig
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Sean Withy
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Billy Harmon (CC)
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Folau Fakatava
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Cameron Millar
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Jona Nareki
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Sam Gilbert
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Tanielu Tele’a
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Timoci Tavatavanawai
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Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
RESERVES
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Jack Taylor
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Daniel Lienert-Brown
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Saula Ma’u
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Max Hicks
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Nikora Broughton
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James Arscot
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Jake Te Hiwi
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Finn Hurley
Injured unavailable: Martín Bogado (hip), Will Stodart (abdominal) [Long term: Hugh Renton (ankle), Jonah Lowe (knee), Rhys Patchell (pec), Josh Timu (ankle).