Do you really think Fish is able to step up to the plate? To me his defence would have to improve.
Matagi looks the goods, who do you think he would replace?
Don't know TBH, Bri. He's got speed and anticipation down. But a sense of urgency is something that he's still developing. Having a team getting its clocks cleaned doesn't help a newbie make good decisions either. I think it'll come if there's a bit more experience around him.
Injury is his biggest issue. I can only hope that another year of conditioning and seeing others play through the pain barrier solves that.
On Matagi, I'd assume Matulino, Lillyman, and a fit Sam Rapira -- there used to be such a thing -- are locked in. If we're sticking with a 4 prop rotation the rest fight it out. If Matagi is killing it in training, as rumoured, there'll be a massive fire under his arse. Being able to travel again has opened the door and rivals will have a hard time shutting it.
