Could be a couple of A League level player's.
Free Agents
There could be a Paul Ifill amongst that lot - but it’s a huge task to identify even one guy like that.
Another reason to get the coach confirmed ASAP, to locate another ‘Ifill’.
Ifill was sick of being kicked in The Championship over those long UK winters, his family were keen for a lifestyle change, are rugby fans - and I’m guessing they knew fairly early on they would fully settle in NZ.
Greenacre similar. Sign guys who see themselves staying long term, happy off the field - and they are far more likely to be fully committed to the cause. Sprinkle in some hard nosed Kiwis (Payne could be a Siggy?) who know the Nix is their best chance of a long term pro career - and you start to build a team.
Most imports won’t settle in NZ long term, its not for them - too quiet, too far away, too windy/wet/cold etc etc. That means their commitment and drive to win can always be a bit more questioned. Esp the Aussies they will mostly be looking at the first real chance to go home ie the moment another A League club shows interest.
Manny, Lia and Dura were the exceptions. Can add Moss to that as I’m sure he’ll live out his days in Oz - family and raised there.