Whilst this seems unlikely, did Shields' contract extension actually get confirmed? Would hate to lose him, but...
I also read somewhere that there are a bunch of top WC-winning Saffers on the market (incl. Kolisi), stuffed by combination of coronavirus, Super Rugby imploding, and French clubs having less capacity/funds for non-FQPs. Would guess Jaguares, and maybe Aussies, on the market in bulk as well...
Regardless of Sops' future in Coventry, doesn't the priority need to be a sucessor to Gopps? I can't even think of strong, potentially available marquee candidate, though I thought Miller again did really will stepping in as 12, i.e. has more to offer than employed to date.