The Highlanders' Elliot Dixon trains at Logan Park this week.PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSHIf it was up to Elliot Dixon he would have laced his boots up two weeks ago. The Highlanders loose forward has been named at No 8 for the game against the Rebels in Melbourne tonight. Dixon has played in 93 Super Rugby games for the franchise and is hoping he will reach 100 this season. Dixon arrived home from Japan in late January and was initially keen to get straight back to work. Highlanders: Josh Ioane, Waisake Naholo, Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Teihorangi Walden, Josh McKay, Bryn Gatland, Kayne Hammington, Elliot Dixon, James Lentjes, Shannon Frizell, Pari Pari Parkinson, Jackson Hemopo, Siate Tokolahi, Ash Dixon (c), Daniel Lienert-Brown.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 28, 2019 15:45 UTC