I look at that list and see quite a few relatively easy payout options to free up spots, if that is required.
But before that, Bateman, Sullivan & Naden are all free to go elsewhere according to reports.
Sezar could be let go if he hasn't had his MO agreed to by both parties.
There's 4 spots.
Tumeth, Feledy, Saukuru, Matamua, Sukkar & Fa'agutu could be cut & paid out without really being a huge issue. Both Lualili'i's as well. Given the amount of young players coming through, letting some go isn't exactly club destroying.
I think the club, if it needed to, could free anything up to 10 spots, particularly with the amount of cap space we carry.
I'm not saying they will free up 10 spots. But, if need be, they have options.