Jason Emery out of Super Rugby 2017

The Highlanders medical staff have confirmed that centre Jason Emery will miss the remainder of Super Rugby after rupturing his Achilles.

Emery becomes the second Highlanders player to be ruled out for the season following Hayden Parker's injury. 

“I really feel for Jason, he has looked very sharp through preseason and was looking to make it a big year. I know he is a positive guy and he will work hard to come back from this and get back to fitness for 2018.” said Head Coach Tony Brown.

The Highlanders have a long injury list now that includes Ben Smith, Hayden Parker, Ash Dixon, Dan Pryor, Shane Christie, Luke Whitelock and Marty Banks.