It’d be interesting if someone got on the phone and offered the entire 777 fleet (and pilots during the establishment phase, and then seniority where it took them) to Qantas. They’d be able to cull the 747 operation early and use the VA 777s to get the sunrise operation up and running. The 777s would also be ideal for Haneda and Joberg.
How much de javu is going on with this situation! Ansett was offered to QF for a dollar but Geoff Dixon didn't want a bar of it.