Hunter Paisami's many styles in the centres, to go with his formidable defence, meant he was in hot demand before recommitting to the Queensland Reds.
Battling a front-row crisis, the NSW Waratahs have secured the short-term services of international props Pone Fa'amausili and Enrique Pieretto.
After watching his team take down the Crusaders amongst fans in Christchurch, Reds skipper Tate McDermott says there's a big buzz about their Super prospects.