A player you might want to start looking at is Oldham's 6ft 4" 23 year old 2nd row George Hirst. SB's a big admirer.

Wouldn't cost much on the cap, and has huge potential.

Just remembered Chris Satae is still off contract next year (i think), Would be happy with him as a Musgrove replacement. I'd still keep Vaughan as i think he still offers plenty to the team.

I thought the quota change was already in place for next year, i didn't realise it was still yet to be decided.
It would free up Yates spot for us at least. I don't think it will be Green lit though to be honest as it creates an unfair competition in that respect. As say (for example) 10 team only have 7 overseas players but 2 have 9-10 potential overseas it can create a bigger gulf.
The fact we're trying to create a more even playing field for a more competitive competition, this would go against this and create an even bigger imbalance.

Yes I would extend Vaughan. Still our best prop by a mile. 

Sorry if my posts are disjointed, but my posts and others posts keep disappearing and re-appearing, so it's all out of sync for me still.

Absolutely agree, if the right deal can be reached between player and club where it doesn't effect the rest of our recruitment/retainment on the cap. I feel that is where we are still being hurt by a few massive salaries within the squad that's what is holding us back with bringing player in.