On the Money: King Scarfie returns, Deloitte's new flex, betting on the Bard and more

On the Money: King Scarfie returns, Deloitte's new flex, betting on the Bard and more
A much younger Marc Ellis pulling up to the House of Taine? (Image: Getty)
Paul McBeth
Gotta be good for youWhat wasn’t to like about the new shareholder and directors of the Highlanders rugby franchise? Not only did it bring the loveable rogue Marc Ellis back into the spotlight by appointing him a director to his beloved Highlanders team (we’re ignoring the wilderness years at the Warriors and North Harbour), but it also revived memories of Otago ‘90s stalwarts such as John Timu (also ignoring his Bulldogs days), Simon Maling, Taine Randell and Arran Pene.The Super Rugby franchise farewelled shareholder an...

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