I think he is on a two year deal and he just left last year because remember the ARU wouldn't let him play for the Reds when they had all the second row loses and he was free to play because the Japanese season had not started. They are putting Samo in the flankers according to all press I've read. Horwel and VH are the locks with Simmons on the bench. They are saying Samo at 6, Gill at 7, and Higgs at 8. I don't think Gill is ready for 7 but they let Tasi go which was a huge mistake after he filled in so well for Croft two years ago and Won the game against the Highlanders last year. I though Jake S. would be back and in front of Gill at 7 but maybe his foot is still not right.