Lucas Casey - From Club Rugby to 2026 Highlanders Rookie of the Year
5 June 2026
Lucas Casey accepts the Rookie of the Year award at the Highlanders Awards 2026 before sitting down with Greg O’Brien to reflect on his journey.
From a successful Club Rugby season in Dunedin with Kaikorai Rugby Club to a standout 2025 NPC campaign with Otago, Lucas shares how those experiences helped shape his transition into the Super Rugby environment.
Hear his thoughts on integrating into the Highlanders squad, the key lessons from his debut season, and what he’ll take forward after an unforgettable rookie year.
