Force 2023

[Rugbynutter39]

They needed alot of recruitment last season. Eg . Lose Taefu and Kuridrani and hire...Kuenzle. Now losing Godwin and Kahui sooo...yep.

Force fans hoping cron has a good little black book.

 

[D-Box]

Here's hoping with Japan and European seasons wrapping up there may start to be some announcements flowing

 

[upthereds#!]

Here's hoping with Japan and European seasons wrapping up there may start to be some announcements flowing

Let's hope it starts with announcing Eloff. Hope the big fella goes west. Off contract and Sam Talakai has gone to Rebels. Medrano and Holmes leaving - probably the biggest (pun intended) hole to fill.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Let's hope it starts with announcing Eloff. Hope the big fella goes west. Off contract and Sam Talakai has gone to Rebels. Medrano and Holmes leaving - probably the biggest (pun intended) hole to fill.

Prefer force sign overseas based prop like Hoskins…moreso as eloff adds lot to the rebels.

 

[SteveWA]

Ollie Hoskins has extended his contract with London Irish - https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/61605486

 

[Tazzmania]

Bo Abra and Angus Wagner signed up for two more years

 

[ForceFan]

Another 91.3 Sport FM SportsLine chat with WF CEO Tony Lewis.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Bo Abra and Angus Wagner signed up for two more years

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In view of prop depth (not much given medrano departing and Holmes retiring) I would say this is huge positive news…just got to recruit at least two quality props to replace those leaving

 

[Hogie]

Tamaiti Williams ticks so many boxes. TH prop, Perth raised and absolutely would be in the mix for Wallabies. Not in the Crusaders 23 for the QFs not sure if this is tactical or injury. Also have no idea about his contract status. If Force and RA could make this happen it would be huge.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

Tamaiti Williams ticks so many boxes. TH prop, Perth raised and absolutely would be in the mix for Wallabies. Not in the Crusaders 23 for the QFs not sure if this is tactical or injury. Also have no idea about his contract status. If Force and Rugby Australia could make this happen it would be huge.

Yep enough in there…target him for sure…like the thinking…

 

[upthereds#!]

In view of prop depth (not much given medrano departing and Holmes retiring) I would say this is huge positive news…just got to recruit at least two quality props to replace those leaving

Academy props Romano and Amose (current aus un20). 1 may get a promotion but they REALLY need a good one. Unfortunately Talakai has gone to the Rebels and looks like Eloff is staying there aswell. Maybbbeeeeeeeee its the Force who will get Tupous new deal. Won't help next season but still.

 

[Wallaby Man]

Reports saying Force going after Sio as RA want him in Aus for 1 more year. Wonder if Robertson would move to TH to solve that issue

 

[Bandar]

Reports saying Force going after Sio as Rugby Australia want him in Aus for 1 more year. Wonder if Robertson would move to TH to solve that issue

Is that just the rumour I started in the Brumbies thread or is there substance behind your reports?

 

[Wilson]

Is that just the rumour I started in the Brumbies thread or is there substance behind your reports?

In The Cauliflower over at the SMH:

New Force coach Simon Cron is keen to grab Sio, and there is at least one other Aussie team in the mix. But playing overseas is also an option.

So Force and at least one other, which would have to be Reds or Rebels you'd think.

 

[upthereds#!]

In The Cauliflower over at the SMH:


So Force and at least one other, which would have to be Reds or Rebels you'd think.

Hope that other team is the Reds.

 

[D-Box]

Koteka and Anstee resigned

Koteka for 3 years and Anstee for 2

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1532535077833306114

Back row stars sign long term deals | Latest Rugby News | Western Force

Homegrown Western Australian flanker Kane Koteka has signed a new three-year deal, with fellow back row star Tim Anstee signing a two-year contract

westernforce.rugby

 

[Thalium]

Koteka and Anstee resigned

Koteka for 3 years and Anstee for 2

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1532535077833306114

Back row stars sign long term deals | Latest Rugby News | Western Force

Homegrown Western Australian flanker Kane Koteka has signed a new three-year deal, with fellow back row star Tim Anstee signing a two-year contract

westernforce.rugby

This is great news Anstee is so exciting to watch and Koteka is a huge force on the field

 

[Tazzmania]

Ollie Callan and Jackson Pugh locked in for two more years.

The Western Force has re-signed Western Australian duo Ollie Callan and Jackson Pugh on new two-year deals.

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[eastman]

You guys need some quality outside backs pretty quick - otherwise nothing is going to change.

 

[Wallaby Man]

Ollie Callan and Jackson Pugh locked in for two more years.

The Western Force has re-signed Western Australian duo Ollie Callan and Jackson Pugh on new two-year deals.

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Two quality players