It makes sense to create definite cap space whether it's for this year or next. Olpherts wasn't going to add any value to the squad for the salary so really glad this has happened.



Surely no way Donno will be retained as a player after a testimonial year, so that will be two down plus probably Johnson.



Might be another couple of squad players released. Then we will know more about Martin and Fus towards the end of this year.



We are in a position of three-out-one-in I think: reduce the amount of surplus players and concentrate the quality now our youth system is producing again.

I don't think this is correct at all. Olpherts is the only real dud, in terms of not working out at all, that Smith has signed so far.

It feels like Christmas.

You would just love to be at a party with this guy, I suppose by some stretch of the imagination all the signings RS has made for 2024 have been duds, despite us being 3 & 1 for the season.

Olpherts has left the building!

Surely Johnson out on loan and now this must mean an incoming.....



Must admit I expect us to sign Tom Johnstone for next year.

Massive rumours Johnson has already done a deal back to Wakey along with McMeekin ?

More likely Johnstone renews with Catalans, I'd have thought. Unless anyone knows/is seeing something I don't?

And no other coach has ever made a bad signing

Good to clear some cap space - hopefully means we have room for a mid-season signing in the forwards (bearing in mind the timing of Myler's departure and no major signings since).



It's a shame it didn't work out for Olpherts at Leeds. It's not like he was a disruptive influence on the culture like Austin or Macdonald, or taking up a huge chunk of the salary cap like Tetevano or Sezer, so let's let him go with a bit of respect.

Will be interesting to see if we use the space during the season. Given that Wigan have lots and lots of props I wouldn't be surprised if we are keeping a close eye on them. Somebody will probably feel a bit left out in the cold before long.

Think it was reported earlier in the year that he has told them he intends to leave. Wakey apparently have the cash and could also use the marquee academy allowance, so they have a clear financial edge. However, I think we'd be foolish not to enquire. I also really rate Tom Davies but not sure of his contractual situation.