Highlanders sign promising All Blacks Sevens back

The Highlanders have made their first signing ahead of the 2020 Super Rugby season, after losing a host of players to clubs abroad.

20-year-old Northland back Scott Gregory will shift South to play for the Highlanders in 2020. Gregory a strong running outside back had a standout season with the Northland Taniwha during the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup, the same year he was selected for the NZ World Rugby Under 20 Championship in France, where he played in all 5 games. He gained selection again this year for the World Championships in Argentina.

A former NZ age-grade athletics champion, Gregory was a member of the All Blacks Sevens team this season playing in several tournaments throughout the year.  He will be a welcome addition to the Highlanders outside back stocks next season with his strength and pace.

He is looking forward to being part of Super Rugby in 2020, “I’m thrilled to be given an opportunity to head down south to the Highlanders for the coming season. All part of a childhood dream.”

Gregory has signed with the Highlanders through to 2021.