what about climbing the ladder of success

Don't see why Satae would come back after 1 season.
If I remember rightly, he also went on big money.
If he has upped his fitness, can do longer minutes and we have another one maybe be two quota players leave. Then yes, I'd have him. Just don't see it.
O'Conner, not for me. I'd like someone a little more of an attacking style, leader and organiser.
Abdull, whilst he's a good player, again, l for me. I'm wanting someone more with speed and who can and will take the line on.
For me, we need to be going and getting a specialised 7 and 9, spend big. Whether it be overseas or closer to home.
Get an exciting 7 and 9, we have a really good start.
Then some strike centres (2) and back rower (1 possible 2) we will be looking much better and more like a play off side

I'd be disappointed if we don't use at least 1/3 quota spots on a 7 or 9.

Might as well play Balmforth at hooker than sign O`Connor.

He would be a much cheaper option too, with regards to Salary Cap management.

I suspect Balmforth won't be here next year. Couldn't get a look in under Smith and now the same seems to be the case under Grix. Feels like something is going on there that we don'tt know about.

I don't understand the Balmforth situation.
I only ever hear really good things about him, on the few occasions I have seen him in the first team, he hasn't looked out of place, just needs more game time. There must be more to it surely.

Like Pele, I think give them some time and work with them, they'll be top class players.