Lauaki could be a very useful impact prop off the bench with the right coaching and using him the right way. A bit like we used to use Maurie.

Gareth Thomas appears to be a move to sign a squad player for cover whilst bringing some commercial value. Although it remains to be seen how much that value may be worth.

Just what Wigan need really, a forward with a bit of niggle.

Do I sense a slight hint of sarcasm in that post.

i have it on very good word that Rangi is a done deal but he wanted to wait till end of castlefords season to be announced and this isnt the word of someone in a pub who heard it of his dads sister in laws nephews brothers aunty! i know youre all gonna say rubbish and i too previously have dismissed it as a wild rumour but i trust this person to be accurate if you remember rightly i said waterhouse about 12 weeks before announced! this one has just been kept quiet!

when he comes what do people think?

my money is on Ratchford retraining as fullback!

think myler would make a good hooker but a bit too light maybe would go against him again Rangi is very good at his footwork and distribution and would make a good hooker but would be a waste of his stand off/ half back talent!

Where's he going to play, then?

Stand-off: NO
Scrum-half: NO
Hooker: er, NO.

I keep hearing this as well from someone close to the club.

If it's true the salary cap detectives will go into melt down

I've always rated him. Would love to see him at the wire.

Surely can't be true if it was must be for the 2013 season? Or is Briers of to Barrow again

well in my opinion would make an ideal replacement for briers but needs to learn a couple of things that a season with briers would help like his kicking could be rounded off a bit and his thinking game isnt up to briers standard but he still has youth on his side aswell

No probs on the salary cap or playing front, he'd be a like for like replacement for Jon Clarke as in he'd be our new utility player that could play a few positions.

Both similar in styles, its just with Rangi Chase you get a younger version of Jon Clarke.

like i say he would make a good hooker cos of his distribution and quick feet but may waste his clear talent

He could play at 13

Is this a serious post? I actually can't decide.

Rangi Chase has a similar playing style to Jon Clarke?

You're not serious, you can't be.

rangi is too light to be 13 he cant do the hard yards

but imagine a combination of rangi and briers next year and myler coming on in stints aswell thats scary