Hayden Michaels is a 21-year-old Flanker from Gore. 

Michaels plays for Southland in the NPC and debuted in 2021. A year later, in 2022, Michaels was a part of the New Zealand Under 20's side to win the 2022 World Championship and is in his rookie Super Rugby contract season. 

What is your favourite rugby memory? 

Southland Debut 

Favourite singer? 

Wax Mustang 

What does representing the Highlanders mean to you? 

The opportunity to represent friends and family, and the region itself.