Western Force 2026

[The Ghost of Raelene]

The way Charlie has been playing and the sides he's involved with I'd say he's likely on a more traditional contract.

Did we ever see Tonga play for U19s?

This kid has a bit of Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow about him with the way he glides around the park. Heck of a boot on him too. Great signing for RA and Force.

That's a very good comparison. Lucky those RL kids can't read or he'll be poached.

Tonga seems like he's been injured for what seems like forever with a few 7s tournaments sprinkled in.

 

[Tazzmania]

Force secure NZ U20s assistant Dunlea as new forwards coach

The Western Force is rapt to confirm the appointment of former New Zealand U20s and Canterbury assistant coach Craig Dunlea as the Club’s new forwards coach......

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[Tazzmania]

Force thanks departing duo Watts & Sevele for service

The Western Force thanks Mitch Watts and Papillon Sevele for their service to the Club, with the pair departing following the conclusion of 2025 Super Rugby AUS.....

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[The Ghost of Raelene]

Right after Watts made team of the tournament. Could be a handy pickup for the Reds as a 2nd Row depth pickup...

 

[Wilson]

Koteka has re-signed for 2026:

WA stalwart Koteka re-signs with Force for 2026 season

www.rugby.com.au

 

[Homer]

Right after Watts made team of the tournament. Could be a handy pickup for the Reds as a 2nd Row depth pickup...

AT 6,4 and 106, on the light side for SRP (Super Rugby Pacific). Solid No.6 though.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Didn't realise the height. He looked much heavier than that though.

Issue with those measurements is if he could play 6 he would be there already but probably has Lock speed without a Lock rig.

 

[rugbyAU]

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Whilst he hasn’t impressed at Super Rugby his Super Rugby Aus form was strong in the Centres and thought he’d provide depth there with Pasitoa gone.

Arrivals on the horizon? Or going to back a kid like Fakafanua for some game time at some point?

 

[rugbyAU]

Whilst he hasn’t impressed at Super Rugby his Super Rugby Aus form was strong in the Centres and thought he’d provide depth there with Pasitoa gone.

Arrivals on the horizon? Or going to back a kid like Fakafanua for some game time at some point?

I suspect Brumbies will pick Poolman up

 

[Raytah]

I suspect Brumbies will pick Poolman up

No way. Poolman never a super level player. Lumbers around, slow feet, not particularly agressive either side of the ball. MLR beckons.

Brums have Creighton, Sapsford, Pritchard. And Ikitau returning in 27'.

 

[Tomthumb]

No way. Poolman never a super level player. Lumbers around, slow feet, not particularly agressive either side of the ball. MLR beckons.

Brums have Creighton, Sapsford, Pritchard. And Ikitau returning in 27'.

Is that meant to be impressive?

 

[Tomikin]

Is that meant to be impressive?

And McLeod but there all better then Poolman

 

[Tomthumb]

And McLeod but there all better then Poolman

Maybe, maybe not. None of them are really good enough. Brumbies must be a bit worried, no Ikitau, no Wright, no Hooper, no Lolesio etc

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Naming these guys doesn't take away that it feels like a strange guy to release from the Force unless there is someone due to be announced.

Also have to take into account the chance he could have requested a release.

 

[Wilson]

Looks like the tahs are the ones who picked him up

https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/10/15/tahs-pounce-on-unfulfilled-force-flyer-in-shrewd-signing-as-mckellar-hopes-to-turn-young-gun-into-barrett-esque-star/

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Barrett-Esque is up there with Campbell and Lockyer comparisons but the love is nice I'm sure. Is Poolman the biggest winner from Super Rugby Aus? Seemed on the way out before it. Wait, I think Harvey gets that. Colts prem 2024, Aus 7s Aus 20s 2025 into Super Rugby Aus and Aus A squad.

I'd guess a big part was the incentive to come home like O'Donnell 12 months earlier and the Tahs probably didn't have to spend much to add some depth.

Ropata showed good signs during Super Rugby Aus and would be ahead of Poolman in my mind but you grab it if offered.

 

[WoodysRFC]

Naming these guys doesn't take away that it feels like a strange guy to release from the Force unless there is someone due to be announced.

Also have to take into account the chance he could have requested a release.

Agreed, he'd have been second behind Kuenzle for the 13 spot I'd have thought.

 

[The Ghost of Raelene]

Centres of Kuenzle, Stewart, Palu and Beale at a stretch at 12? Fakafanua next guy up.

Would love to see a guy like Perese pop up but on contract until the end of 26 at Leicester. Foketi would have been the other guy available a couple months ago.

 

[Major Tom]

Barrett-Esque is up there with Campbell and Lockyer comparisons but the love is nice I'm sure. Is Poolman the biggest winner from Super Rugby Aus? Seemed on the way out before it. Wait, I think Harvey gets that. Colts prem 2024, Aus 7s Aus 20s 2025 into Super Rugby Aus and Aus A squad.

I'd guess a big part was the incentive to come home like O'Donnell 12 months earlier and the Tahs probably didn't have to spend much to add some depth.

Ropata showed good signs during Super Rugby Aus and would be ahead of Poolman in my mind but you grab it if offered.

Wild comparison. Sure, same height and weight but I haven't seen anything that would show he's like Jordie.
Also does this show he still wants JAS to play fullback? Because O'Donnell and JAS would be my go.