The Chiefs have today announced the signing of two key talents for next year's Super Rugby campaign.
Last year, Bryn Gatland suffered a horrific foot injury so severe that there were very real fears that the first five’s professional career was over. On Saturday, Gatland made his first pro appearance since the injury.
Drop goals have never really been in fashion in New Zealand but it looks like the lost art could be making a comeback in 2020 after Bryn Gatland's prodigious effort in the first round of Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Highlanders first-five Bryn Gatland kicked a last-minute drop goal to secure a dramatic win against the Chiefs in Dunedin and, incredibly, foretold the series of events at dinner with his dad, Chiefs coach Warren Gatland, at dinner earlier in the week.
A last-minute drop goal from Bryn Gatland has secured a dramatic win for the Highlanders against the much fancied Chiefs in Dunedin.
If you had hopes of Bryn Gatland becoming a long-shot replacement for the injured Damian McKenzie in the All Blacks' World Cup squad, you can wipe those hopes out.
Bryn Gatland can expect to be tested by the British and Irish Lions, his father Warren said.
Gatland's Chiefs are on an unprecedented losing streak and have zero wins from their opening six matches in Super Rugby Aotearoa.