It has been a year to remember for Timoci Tavatavanawai.

Now that is how you play rugby.

There is never a smile far from Jona Nareki’s face.

Ethan de Groot has been named Highlanders co-captain for Sunday's clash with the Fijian Drua, despite the return of regular skipper Billy Harmon for the must-win match. 

Turns out you can take half a dozen All Blacks out of the Blues and they are still darn good.