It's hard to imagine that the above would be to tell everybody that Smith has signed for Warrington.

FWIW I think it will be to announce Smith's return & Buderus' departure.

Showing us in the best possible light, rescuing Smith from the unhappy clutches of Wasps & helping out our antipodean friends in their hour of need, with compo from the Knights.

Well maybe not the last bit but at least providing leeway within the salary cap.

GH's sleeve to the rescue again!!

Hard to imagine that this would be anything other than Smith coming back. Do hope so, great news if it is.

If he is to return I wonder when he'll be fit enough to figure in the 1st team squad?

I am not aware of his contract details and neither are you.

From what I’d heard Smith was a done deal and there were a few financials that needed ironing out.



Not heard anything about Buderus going back to Oz though.

Macca been sacked?

That's my suspicion too. If it is Smith's return (and it's hard to believe it's anything else) it'll be like the return of the prodigal son. I'm delighted he's returning to league from the dark side.

Given the injuries to our backs wouldn't be suprised if he features this weekend, Thursday may come a bit too soon though.



As for where he would play in a full strength team - maybe thats jumping the gun a bit. Are we ever gonna be able to pick from strength this year?!? At the moment his experience will be more than useful in our depleted back line, if he plays well enough then he'll be playing week in week out and its up to others to get back in.



People forget his versatility too, great at full-back (his best position IMO) and more than capable across the three-quarters.



Just hope this is what the press conference is for.... not something akin the great Rhino's 2000 announcement

I would throw him straight in. Bush did well but we all know Smith's qualities.

HE WILL BE PLAYING ON THU

If it is confirmed and he can be registered in time I have a feeling the virus might be back! smith has to play!

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Smith to play against Bulls, see timesonline.typepad.com/rugby_le ... eturn.html