Maybe if Rauhihi is leaving then Ben Harrison is going to be taken out of the back row and played prop?

False, SL clubs cannot use "pay per game" salaries.

Maybe that's what Smith is looking to change. Similar type of player to Lauitiiti when Smith was at Leeds.

Couple of years off yet, but i think we all know its a matter of when not if.

A ball playing prop forward. He has got a good off load on him. That one out the back door one handed in the semi was superb.

I think it could work.

Correct, but as I understand it, Solomona's deal, if he comes. equates to a pay as you play deal in that it is a full time contract for a small amount of money with the expectation that he may not play the full season. On this basis his payment per match if his fitness record is similar to the last few seasons will be fair for him and the club. If he stays fit the payment per match will be heavily in the clubs favour. £20-25 k apparently for the season.

Doesn't strike me as a Smith type signing.

cant see it myself to be honest

Same tattoo artist?

Its not a bad signing. As others have said, we have youngsters coming through. None of whom are capable of doing a full season. Solomona isn't capable of doing a full season. Put them all together and you have a full season. Solomona on his day is one of the best. If we sign him we will pick and choose the games he plays in. Expect him to play better in those games than he would do if he was expected to play a pivotal role in the team week in week out. Cooper has done very well this season coming in midway through when we have suffered injuries. If we had gone into this season without Rau would he have been able to do it for the full season. I think not.

There's alot to like about Solomona and things that i'm not too keen on. All that said, if he's still got the desire, well, who's to say he won't improve like the other 95% of our squad have under Smith.

The one thing that I do like is that he carries a threat every time he touches the ball, granted, he has his days when it just doesn't come off, but he's one of those players who just can't relax with, never assume the ball is dead etc, I think there's a place in our squad for that, with our support play improving now, and say Myler on the second phase.

If he does come, he'll come with my blessing, simply because I know that Smith will be all about attitude, so he'll make sure that he has the right one before agreeing any deal.

The 12 mth extension he gave to Vinnie, which many on here questioned, he made reference to Vinnie offering alot to the side both on & off the field, this was visable on Saturday with his 'Power up' after he scored, it's about attitude first for Smith, so all new signings i'm sure will have to pass his 'test' first.

Loved that. "FERKIN' POWER UP, BOYS!" Young Tyke was as giddy as a kipper by his side. That enthusiasm passed down to a young player is invaluable.

I've adopted it as my official random call at work. Absolutley blinding. Thought it was awesome, and is EXACTLY what senior players are there for.

I really hope this isnt true. May aswell bring Paul Marquet back rather than that lump