All Black Squire commits to Highlanders
New Zealand number eight Liam Squire has signed a new two-year contract with Highlanders.
The towering back-row forward only joined the Dunedin-based Super Rugby franchise from Chiefs last year, but has been linked with a move to Top 14 side Toulouse
But Squire, who won his eighth All Blacks cap in the win over Ireland in Dublin last November, has opted to remain with last year's Super Rugby semi-finalists.
Highlanders took an alternative approach to announcing Squire's new deal, posting a video on Twitter of the 26-year-old pulling his vehicle up to inform team-mate Joe Wheeler of his extended stay at the club.
"I have some news today, I have signed on with the 'Landers and the NZRU for another two more years," Squire told Wheeler.
The man with the mullet; LIAM SQUIRE has re-signed for TWO MORE years! See him in action in Invers this weekend! pic.twitter.com/NceACrr4oE
— The Highlanders (@Highlanders) April 18, 2017
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The New Zealand performance in the return fixture in 2016 was filthy. A lot of Irish supporters were pretty shocked by it, viewed it as de facto cheating just to avoid another defeat.
Also shocked by the abuse to Ireland, captain, vice-captain and spectators after the full time whistle in Paris defeat, last match.
Sledging is sledging, but that happens during the game and targetting spectators should be completely out of bounds.
The Irish public used to enjoy these matches, even in defeat. Now they are necessary but unpleasant, because NZ apparently cannot accept or respect successful challengers.
Go to commentsThanks for the analysis Nick, thought provoking as usual. Couple of queries though, in the pic where you've circled Williams bind , I'm pretty sure it shows Stuart's knee on the ground, surely that's a NZ penalty? Also having had the chance to watch it again the All Black scrum seeems to improve after halftime, but before either England or the All Blacks replace their props. Not sure if that was the result of Tuipolutu coming on or some halftime tips. Either way this is only Williams second international season, so he'll be better for the experience.
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