Photo: ODT filesThere's a batch of new faces in the Highlanders for next year as the Super Rugby franchise starts a new era. All five of the New Zealand Super Rugby sides were named at 8.30pm today. No fewer than 46 'rookies', defined as those players who have signed their first full-time Super Rugby contracts, are among the 195 players contracted to the Blues, Chiefs, Crusaders, Highlanders and Hurricanes for the 2020 season. The 2020 Super Rugby season officially kicks off on January 31. Photo: Getty ImagesThe full squads are (with Super Rugby caps):HIGHLANDERSHookers: Liam Coltman (101), Ash Dixon (87), Ricky Jackson (1).

Source: Otago Daily Times November 12, 2019 07:32 UTC