i heard a rumor this morning that the sticking point is that Wigan have they're heart set on Konrad Hurell...
a young kid with plenty of potential, on a Tongan passport so isn't included as an import... and he could potentially represent England at the next world cup.
you would assume the Warriors aren't so keen on it...
Why would Wigan care about the national team? I can't imagine that would factor into their decision unless they get a cap exemption (pretty sure they don't/won't) And Fisiahii or Tuimavave could presumably also move under Kolpak (plus a few others), not just Hurrell.
I would say a flat out no to Hurrell leaving - unless they could somehow sign Jamie Lyon... but there's no chance of that.
Thomas Leuluai (Wigan connection, average half here and his best position is already covered by a player better than him and SuperGodinet plus I'm pretty sure he avoids being part of the overseas quota by now)
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Glen Fishaii OR Carlos Tuimavave (potential fullbacks, both under Kolpak)
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A prop - ideally someone like Gubb or Sione Lousi/Steve Rapira (but I think they're off contract anyway), more likely someone like Sam Rapira.
Wigan don't need to replace Gareth Hock (the second rower) - because he isn't even in the team now... he's loaned out. Presumably he's already been replaced.
