Triggs (28) has become a regular starter in the team's second row since All Black Tom Donnelly was felled by an ankle injury in early March, and said he was enjoying getting solid minutes on the paddock.
What he was not enjoying was being on the wrong end of the scoreline, as the Highlanders slip further down the competition ladder, finding themselves in 12th position with three rounds to go.
Triggs said it was tough not getting the wins and, although no-one spelled out their displeasure, he knew the public was disappointed with the side's efforts.
"I've had a few sideways glances but no-one has ready had a go at me. I suppose they have the radio and the newspapers to say something. The kids do say something to you but it is good-natured stuff," Triggs said.
"People do want to know why we are not getting the wins. But it is quite hard to put into words what is going on. If we had the answer then everyone would know. To be honest I can't tell them what is going wrong.
"It was disappointing in the weekend again. Another close call. Just in critical moments we let ourselves down. You just can't do that against a team like the Hurricanes."
Triggs said there was some positives to come out of the match, as the team strung together phases and scored some good tries.
The former army diesel mechanic said obviously he enjoyed starting, although he seldom played 80 minutes, getting dragged off with 10 minutes to go until the end.
But it was better than having to come on via the bench.
"Coming on as a tight forward with 20 minutes to go is pretty hard. Some guys are good at coming on but it is hard, especially for a tight forward where I play. It is pretty hard to make an impact on the whole game."
Triggs, who has signed with Otago until the end of the year, said the Super 14 was a considerable step up from provincial level and the days of hitting rucks the whole day were over.
"You've got to not just get straight in and ignore what is around you. That might be putting your brother beside you in trouble. You've really for to analyse what is happening around you and what to do."
Triggs said his body felt fine, and he was looking to finish the season off with good efforts in the final three games, starting with the Waratahs in Invercargill on Friday night.
"The last three games we've got a lot to play for. We've got to be tight on defence, slow their pill down and get set on defence."
The team leaves for Invercargill today and will train this afternoon.
