1. Would Kurto & Burgess have signed for the Nix if not for Rudan? Highly unlikely
2. Was Kurto ever going to stay in Wellington? Not if Mrs Kurto had her way
3. Would Williams have come to the Nix, if again not for Rudan? See 1.
Signing Aussie players on one year deals (esp if they do well) is always a risk, because most of them would rather naturally live back in their home country.
Of course if Rudan takes Krishna that really is poaching, and yes unleash the fury. But apparently WU is the one team we have heard, NZ's favourite Fijian has definitely turned down.
Also need to put some faith in Talay, being able to recruit/lure in a gem or two.