Obviously it's practical to think about it happening sooner rather than later because we need to know if we would have significant salary cap to deal with if he wasn't going to play in 2007.
It was basically one ... there is no interest in rugby, and two, he's interested in extending his career at the Dragons, maybe a three-year contract.
All I can say in that respect is I know they had more than one offer from overseas. I don't know if that's impacted them.
I know Maurice comes here every Christmas so I don't think there is anything particular about his visit.
We would all prefer for this to be resolved sooner rather than later.
If there's going to be some change to the basis of our management of our salary cap and/or player remuneration ... well you'd want to be informed of that as soon as you can.
The board has discussed it and is keen to extend (Brown's contract). Our relationship with Nathan is very positive and the team has improved every year under his coaching.
I think they will talk to rugby union. You can't blame him for asking what the bottom line is.
