Quade Cooper to the Highlanders

....say it is'nt so

The Highlanders are set to lay their hands on former Wallabies first five-eighth Quade Cooper.

The pigs might be flying now, but in some ways it could add up.

With Lima Sopoaga heading to England, the Highlanders are on the hunt for a first five-eighth with a few miles on the clock.

So far the search seems to have come up short, and the side may have to look to its young first five-eighths signed so far, namely Josh Ioane and new signing Bryn Gatland

Cooper (30) has plenty of baggage to bring with him, although the bulk of it happened years ago.

He is an experienced player who could be an asset when on form. The issue is that his top form looks to be behind him.

Cooper, who was born in New Zealand, was told by new Reds coach Brad Thorn he was not wanted by the Reds at the start of the season and has been playing club rugby in Brisbane.

The Highlanders have until the end of October to complete their squad so have plenty of time to find someone.

NZ Herald

He is useful, but limited. His best rugby is when he just does the basics well, and has a dominant pack. He likes to have the pack take the ball around the corner until he sees an opportunity and exploit it. The Highlanders move has potential. However, the erraticism of Cooper makes prediction difficult. 

Can good coaching get the best out of this guy? Many have tried and failed or at best got mixed results. Will be interesting of kiwi crowds still boo him.

uade Cooper to the Highlanders? Fake news according to the Super Rugby franchise.

The Otago Daily Times this morning reported rumours of the Wallabies and Reds first-five heading south for next season.

With Lima Sopoaga heading to England, the Highlanders are on the hunt for a first five-eighth with a few miles on the clock.

So far the search seems to have come up short, and the side may have to look to its young first five-eighths signed so far, namely Josh Ioane and new signing Bryn Gatland.

Cooper, who was born in New Zealand, was told by new Reds coach Brad Thorn he was not wanted by the Reds at the start of the season and has been playing club rugby in Brisbane.

The Highlanders have until the end of October to complete their squad so have plenty of time to find someone.

NZ Herald

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Was this reported on Fox news, if so then beeno will take it as fact 555

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