 For 2008, Triggs moved to the Highlanders, where he emerged as a squad regular making 11 appearances including 7 starts.In 2009, Triggs appeared in all 13 Highlanders matches, starting in 10 of them.In 2010, Triggs started the season as a substitute behind All-Black Tom Donnelly and Josh Bekhuis, but following a season-ending injury to Donnelly Triggs started the final 8 matches of the season.