Pugh’s hardly featured has he? Probably came down to a choice between him & Shrimpton and Fin’s younger I think? Those offered contracts are all definite first teamers – pretty much – so it makes sense to prioritise them.
Surprised about Sembie-Ferris though, I felt he offered something we didn’t have, in the form of width & pace. But Butler did mention on the Bru podcast that he was looking for a stronger, robust team this time around.