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Slade on a crusade to the deep south

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:06

Heading south: Canterbury and Crusaders flyhalf Colin Slade

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph on Thursday confirmed that Canterbury flyhalf Colin Slade will play for the Highlanders franchise in the 2011 Super Rugby competition.

After two seasons with the Crusaders, the 22-year-old will be moving further south to cement his place as a specialist in the No.10 jersey, after signing a contract with the Highlanders for the 2011 Super Rugby season.

Joseph said Slade's signing was a crucial acquisition for the franchise, as he works towards building a successful team and campaign next year.

"We're very excited he is going to be a key part of our campaign," Joseph said.

"Colin is confident that the Highlanders will provide the platform to enable him to work on his aspirations to play in a black jersey in next year's Rugby World Cup.

"This is a great opportunity for Colin to showcase his talent.

"I have been impressed with his qualities as a player and as a leader and he will be a great addition to the Highlanders," Joseph added.

Slade said he was excited about the challenge of moving to a leadership role within the Highlanders next year.

"I'm really keen to shift my playing ability up to the next level, and I think playing for the Highlanders will propel me in the right direction," he said.

Slade made his debut for the Crusaders in 2009. He has 26 Super Rugby caps, scoring 50 points in the process.

He is currently playing his third provincial season with Canterbury, having debuted against Manawatu in 2008.

A talented kicker with both feet, Slade represented New Zealand in the Under-19 squad in 2006, the Junior All Blacks in 2009, and this year he played for the New Zealand Barbarians that played against the NZ Maori team in Whangarei in June.