There was an article up a few weeks ago on Gerrard. Supposedly he really likes Japan, both the country and the league, as he gets to play plenty without burning out his body. Something about wanting to play another couple of seasons then think about retiring, but mentioning that he had the same plan in 2013, so who knows when he'll stop.
Always sucks to lose players from a Rebels perspective. Obviously if we continue to improve and hopefully secure a playoff spot, all will be forgiven, but there's been some odd treatment of players since TT. First Pyle and then Neville moved on in favour of his preferred Timani and Jones pair, Max Lahiff came on a 2 year deal, completed 1 year, then something funky happened and he signed for Bath, now Hegarty and Veainu have been moved on as well. We can't really stop a Higgers or a PAE, given the reasons they left, but all 5 of the above, could still be making valuable contributions to the current side.