Highlanders sign Argentinian lock Tomas Lavanini for 2026 season

Thursday 4 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 4 Sep 2025, 9:20am

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The Highlanders have signed 32-year-old Argentinian lock Tomas Lavanini for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign. The physical forward, who has received three red cards, joins the Dunedin-based team to bolster their forward pack.

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1. Stuff via The PostThu 4 Sep 2025, 8:04am

   Highlanders sign Argentinian lock and enforcer Tomas Lavanini in boost for pack (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 4 Sep 2025, 9:20am

   Highlanders sign most sin-binned Argentinian player Tomas Lavanini for 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season (opens in new tab)