Western Force 2026

[rugbyAU]

Argentinian lock Franco Molina has signed until 2027

 

[Wilson]

He's a good quality signing, but with Swain and WIlliams as starters I'm not sure the Force need to be spending massively on individual locks. The big question is probably how much of the cap it's cost them to get a current Pumas lock as their 3rd string.

Still, he's an upgrade on Carter and they were very much in need of locks with his retirement and having already been short at times this year.

 

[Adam84]

Between Swain, Williams and Molina that’s some quality depth in the second row

 

[WoodysRFC]

Between Swain, Williams and Molina that’s some quality depth in the second row

Hopefully too, we see a good showing from Faifua for the Tasman Mako.

 

[Filipo Daugunu]

Praying the Force can find the next Ollie Sapsford in the centres. The current juniors and pathways system is simply not bringing through the talent in the centres we need and have across the Shute Shield, Hospital Cup, John I Dent etc. Hopefully some talented Aussie qualified centres can be found in the upcoming NPC. They will likely be there, just need to find them.

 

[WoodysRFC]

Nathan Hastie of the Highlanders signed on with the Force. Had a very good season, he's a good back up to White I'd say.

 

[Wilson]

Reasonably solid signing to build off of. Nothing sensational, but he's a solid pro and at 24 should be able to grow from here. It's also always good to see a side like the Force focus on bringing in/back players with a strong connection to Perth/WA where possible.

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[Filipo Daugunu]

Good pickup Force, very well done. Good young running halfback coming back to Aus after getting some world-class coaching from Jamie Joseph. You would think with Whitey turning 36 next year he will be pushing for the starting spot. Hopefully has a good season in the NPC with Otago.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Decent signing. If I’m Phillipson I’m a bit off it but so be it. Force/cron need to win now

 

[rugbyAU]

Force/cron need to win now

Yeah that’s the big thing, he’s had three years now and last year of his contract and has only won 13 of 42 super rugby games