Vagana is already signed up for 2025. Not sure what Vagana you’ve been watching but he’s been very good at prop and when asked to play at SR out of position turned in solid performances. I feel if a player doesn’t play for a few games some fans seem to forget how well they actually played.

Vagana has huge potential along with our other props. For Vagana specifically if he works to add to his frame he could be an absolute monster in a few short years. The conditioner at Trinity seems to have them firing and fit short term but will be good to see long term how the players bodies develop.

In discussion for those at risk. There are two imo - but it is far too early to tell at all and so much rugby to be played. The two are Lino and Bain (only because we haven’t seen him yet).

If the Brown rumour is true then that’s another prop/13 for next season.

Second row is the area for me we really need to sign quality in with Pitts, Ashurst and Griffin all end of their careers and off contract.

Just seen a picture of Corey Hall wearing a Cas shirt, hideous !. I'm off to disinfect my eyeballs

He has been playing for them for 2 weeks

If we are looking to make an impact next year I’d like to think we are targeting players at a level above what Cas will be targeting.

I’ve nothing against Hall however I did feel he was somewhat overhyped after 1 admittedly impressive season.

He seems unable to settle anywhere for different reasons and is now in limbo regards his position being used as a secondrow and centre.

Obviously much depends on who else is available and his expectations but to be honest personally I wouldn’t lose any sleep if we missed out on him.

Don't disagree, he is no world beater, no one is claiming he is, but with no overseas quota places available our options become more limited, there just aren't that many centres out of contract at the moment, I'm more than happy to leave the decision up to recruitment team they have done a fantastic job so far