Not really. It’s the other way round. Fans of other clubs are making ridiculous comparisons or arguments to somehow make it out to be some kind of scandal when it isn’t.
Based on what you are saying, Cas could say to him, we will pay you the same wage and offer you a coaching role for the season. Essentially that would take him off the cap and he wouldn’t be a player. What’s the difference?
Your arguments hold no water. Rugby players are his mates. I’m sure if Trueman asks for advice after his retirement, he isn’t going to say no is he?
As I’ve said in my original post, I’m wholly supportive of any club using the exemption. It would be insane to put anyone on the cap who is going to be ineligible in any game during that season.