Western Force 2026

[Wilson]

Great pickup for the Force if they've signed Annan. Would've loved him back at the Reds, though I can see why he wouldn't fit in the current squad. Brumbies might have missed an opportunity there though, a fullback/centre like Taj would've been a really useful addition to their squad.

 

[Wilson]

Official announcement for that New Balance deal:

New era for Force with New Balance partnership unveiled

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It is definitely continuing the Belgravia kit under the New Balance license.

 

[Filipo Daugunu]

Yeah just watched it, that looks like Taj Annan.
Good to get him back in rugby if so

Yep thats an awesome pickup. Was a big blow I thought when he left the Reds and was very disappointing to lose him to League. Only 22 years old, good experience from his time at the Reds, and 193cm 105kg centre with good speed and defence he's a rare breed. Force seem to have a lot of backs already and would seem to be a better fit at the Brumbies as mentioned. But regardless of that, it is a real positive to see this. Likely a pre-season deal due to no announcement?

 

[Major Tom]

Woah, huge if Annan is back. Big frame, solid pass. Able to play 10, centre and fullback. Was disappointed when he left the reds because he reminded me of Mortlock. Would be a handy pick up for the force.

 

[Red Runner]

Bugger. Reds could have done with some Flyhalf back up back up back up.