When Gasnier went to France they weren't married. Unless I'm mistaken they got married a month or so ago.
His the fiance, now wife, Claudine Bonnechere is AUSTRALIAN. She is from the northern beaches of Newport, Sydney so where this idea of her being homesick comes from I've no idea.

Sorry mate, but what the f*** are you talking about?

This thread is about the likelihood (or not) of Wigan making an offer for Gasnier. Thus far, it's all been pretty straightforward and level-headed, and then an idiot like you comes along and tries to score some silly, juvenile points.

Maurice and Vaeliki don't even come into this discussion.

PS: In case you weren't aware, his wife is as much an Aussie as she is a Frenchie.

Anybody who thinks Gasnier went to French Rugby Union for any other reason the money is not playing with a full deck. The money on offer over there is the only reason guys like Gasnier, SBW, Rooney(Luke not Wayne) etc signed up with French clubs and it's also the reason why even English Union players(who are very well paid anyway) such as Wilkinson, Haskell and now Sackey have gone to play in France.

We'd have some job on to try and convince a guy who's being paid a fortune(i'd guess around £400,000 per season) in France to move over here on anything less then 200k per season which under Lenagan seems way out of reach.

I can still dream of seeing a modern day great in the Cherry and White though.

Bingo!

I think he's actually on just under 200 so a clever Chief exec who knows how to find loopholes in the cap (most teams will be doing it) could easily sign him. (Actually does anyone know if getting the player a house/doing their shopping for them like in the NRL counts against the cap?)

The noises coming out of Australia seem to suggest he's homesick and is looking to head back down under. The Melbourne Rebels rugby union club are hoping to sign him.

Indeed, would be a epic signing for Superleague.

Warrington Bound along with SBW and just enough left over on the cap to try and entice Brough into signing

And might just tempt Andrew Johns out of retirement then they might be just up to the limit of the S Cap

Gasnier has more baggage than hes worth. Do we really want a money grabbing like him upsetting our team spirit? If we sign anyone it should be on our terms and he should be eager to play for the mighty Wigan RLFC, this numpty has took the once and i hope it doesnt happen again. Catalans are welcome to him.

Normally I'd agree with those sentiments, but I think in Gasnier's case you'd have to make an exception. The guy is such a talent, and with Carmont probably set to retire at the end of this season, he would be an ideal option for us.

I would hope that, at the very least, we'd make enquiries. The reality however, is that I couldn't see it working financially. I agree with others, you have to pay big money to get big stars. But if you haven't got room under the cap, there isn't much you can do.

I would take him in an instant ability wise but im still not sure about his motivation and desire etc. I would love to hear MM's thoughts on him.

Which is where I would hope IL is focusing on striking the fine balance between giving our young players better longer term deals (which is something I fully support) and still ensuring that the appropiate salary space is available for a few "must have" players of the likes of Barrett & Gasnier, I would hope those days havent gone at the expense of giving us a couple more Darrell Gouldings in the squad.