Sure, there are some rock stars, but there are also plenty of blue-collar workers, those guys who plug away, get the odd moment in the sun and then get back to the coal face.
Prop Josh Hohneck is one of those men. He just goes about his business like nothing is a bother.
But Hohneck is a key man for the Highlanders - a tighthead prop who is part of a set piece which has stood firm for much of the year.
It has been a bit of a long journey for Hohneck to get to the Highlanders. He played for the Chiefs 18 times but made just one start.
''I'm 29, which is when a prop comes into his prime I suppose. But I feel like I'm 23. I haven't got the same miles on the clock as other props,'' Hohneck said.
''I actually played at No 8 until I was 21. But my old man always reckoned that I would be better as a prop.
''When I was at the Chiefs, I sort of fitted that mould as a bench player. So I didn't get many starts. I had made contact with Jamie Joseph a few years ago and he then gave me an opportunity to come down here and have a crack.''
He arrived in the South, saying he immediately liked the place, and has played every game for the Highlanders this season.
''Quite a few people ask me what I have been doing different this year. But to me, nothing changes. I'm still doing the same thing. It's just that I'm doing it for 70 minutes rather than for 20 or 30 minutes.''
He said the Highlanders pack was not huge compared to other units but everyone had the same philosophy.
''We had to have a total eight-man scrum. I've got to complement the loose forwards who have all really worked hard in our set piece. It has been quite consistent the whole way through.''
Hohneck, who can also dabble on the loosehead side, was the centre of controversy earlier this season when he was taken off after being knocked out and then shortly returned to the field.
The prop claimed there was some ill-informed comment over the incident.
''It was a little bit frustrating in some ways and our doctor was criticised for something he hadn't even seen.
''I stood up and I felt fine and I wanted to continue. I went to the sideline and passed the concussion test. The first day back into training, I passed the concussion test.
''There is a difference between getting knocked out and being concussed. Concussion is a serious thing. If there was a risk then there would have been no way I would have played.''
Hohneck has felt fine ever since and is enjoying the ride as the Highlanders keep winning.
They now have playoff rugby to look forward to, but before that, the Hurricanes await in Napier tonight.
Let's be honest: the Highlanders are a much poorer team without their three All Blacks.
But it would do absolute wonders for the team if it can get a result in Napier tonight.
The Highlanders are riding high on confidence, and a win tonight can only boost that by several notches.
