Well let's assume that we keep the same bench system as this year, then we would play 5 props (2 starting, 3 bench) and 4 backrowers (3 starting, 1 bench).
Players I expected we will keep from this year going into next year are mannah, lussick, mossip, Terepo, jnr Paulo, allgood and gower for props. Ma'u, Edwards, kelepi, loko, Pauli as well as jnrs like ualesi and santi for the backrow.
Now considering all this, can Buhrer keep out two of kelepi, loko and Pauli? And this is me assuming someone like Joseph Paulo is not around which he may well be.
The reality is kelepi, Pauli and loko will just continue to get better and they all can fill a similar backrow role with potentially a higher ceiling. Would Buhrer back himself to start over these guys, I'd say yes he would think he should but should parra pay big bucks for a guy because of his utility value and potentially play him in wenty? I'd say no. For an average wage I think we should take the risk but not worth paying overs for his type of player especially when there are guys like ualesi and santi who may be able to fill a similar void.
