I've got a feeling The Pig might be a part of their plan, even though he's not in their "best" 22.
He gives them forward pressure, which they're otherwise short of, and pretty efficient link play, which helps brings their stars into the game. He also gives them a lot of game time, which helps their rotations.
Also, at only 27 he can be part of their medium-term planning , which is a bonus as their team matures and blokes like Steve Johnson drop away.
We'll see.