I think his playing days are pretty much done. Even when he's in the team, he seems to only play the first 20-25 mins and then that's him done for the rest of the match.
The only problem with that is, I'm not comfortable with us heading into next season with only AoB and Conroy as our hookers. I'd like to see us sign a hooker with a bit of experience, but I'm struggling to think of anyone who might be available.

Ironically, someone like Ray Nasso would have been perfect.

Given that pain is the body's response to let you know there is a problem, I see problems with the cure, to be honest. Isn't it a bit like cutting off the power to your car's oil warning light instead of putting some oil in?

OTOH if the club shop sold pills so the fans feel no pain, they would make a killing

I think it's more that your're killing the cells that are the source of the pain rather than making your nerves ineffective.

That seems a more reasonable way to look at it. Let's hope it works.