Another who is the exception rather than the rule. Just because some players do play into their late 30s, doesn't mean they all can. The other thing to consider is that, although he may be up to 2 years, a serious injury in that period could call an end to his career, where a players earlier in their career could make the recovery. To be honest, with a good number of frontline props in the squad for next year, I'd hope we'd be less reliant on Peacock, both to help prolong his career, and also to prepare us for when he's no longer around.

Considering the comments attributable to kirke that have been posted on here, I presume that includes changing his mindset and training regime from a short period stop gap to a frontline contributor to the matches.

If our coaching team can transition Kirke into having a frontline role in the side I'd be impressed. I think we'll have to look elsewhere for a sucessor to JP, if thats what you're alluding to there

If Kirke ends up playing a frontline role I'd be somewhat worried about the effectiveness of our secondary forwards.

Big offer from Superleague club for SBW confirmed... www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all- ... a-drags-on

Big offer from Superleague club for SBW confirmed... www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all- ... a-drags-on

It's probably us, because we have the most cap space. Realistically Griffin and Moore will be taking Cross and Burgess's salary. Even considering improved deals for some of the youngsters, there's still the bulk of the combined salaries of Senior, Buderus and Lauititi to work with.

Whether SBW would want to come to SL is another matter.

I agree the offer is probably from us because we have the cap space. However it says that it's been confirmed behind closed doors that SBW is not returning to League. Is that not the end of it or do we trust GH's negotiating skills to become a Rhino. It will be great if it comes off!

I find it difficult to believe that GH would break the wage structure with such a big offer for one player personally.

I agree. Would still prefer Watkins and Hardaker as starting centres next season...SBW too expensive and too old.

The money should be used for any available quality [iyoung[/i uns that will enhance and better the team....or not at all.

Might make an exception for another Buderus however

Not sure about too old but almost certainly too expensive.

26.

yep...far too old