Highlander and All Black, Shannon Frizell, to join Toshiba

Highlander's and All Black loose forward Shannon Frizell will head to Japan following the conclusion of the 2023 season. 

The Highlanders have today confirmed that Frizell will join Japan Rugby League One club Toshiba Brave Lupus for their 2024 season.

The Tongan-born Frizell has played 57 games for the Highlanders since his debut in 2018. Frizell plays his provincial rugby for Tasman and made the All Blacks in his inaugural season with the Highlanders
and currently has 25 appearances to his name, he is expected to make the Rugby World Cup Squad next year.

We look forward to a big season with the Highlanders in 2023 for Frizell and thank him for his service to date.