Connector for a modular decking system and a modular decking system comprising the same

A modular decking system comprising:

• a decking panel;
• a plurality of vertical supports;
• at least two first horizontal supports;
• at least two second horizontal supports arranged perpendicular to the first horizontal supports,
• one or more third horizontal supports arranged between the first horizontal supports and parallel to the second horizontal supports, and
• a plurality of connectors for detachably coupling the first and second horizontal supports, the connectors comprising a connection hub having a base plate and a top plate and an elongate tube adapted for insertion into the vertical supports which protrudes beyond the top plate, wherein the connection hub and the ends of the first and second horizontal supports comprise reciprocating formations to enable the respective ends of the first and second horizontal supports to slidingly engage with the connection hub;
• and
• wherein the connectors comprise a plurality of struts that extend between an underside of the base plate and the elongate tube.