A guide to the Australian teams in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season with predictions for every team.
Before the season had even begun, Western Force recruit Chase Tiatia made a Super Rugby Pacific playoff “promise” to the people of Perth.
The 38-year-old's return has been etched into Force folklore with Thrush scoring the winning try in a 34-27 win over the Melbourne Rebels.
The Western Force have pulled a selection surprise by naming Saracens halfback Gareth Simpson for his Super Rugby Pacific debut - and it all began with a Zoom call on Christmas Eve.
The Western Force have promised to bring the fire against Moana Pasifika as they attempt to make amends for last week's 71-20 loss to the Queensland Reds.
Western Force playmakers Hamish Stewart and Bryce Hegarty will have the chance to get bragging rights over their former side when they line up in the Super Rugby Pacific encounter against the Queensland Reds.
Defending champions the Crusaders will be out for revenge in round two as they take on rivals the Highlanders in the opening match of Super Round at Melbourne’s AAMI Park.
Former All Blacks second-rower Jeremy Thrush came out of retirement for the round one clash in Perth on Saturday, following an injury crisis within the Force squad.
Western Force coach Simon Cron says Jeremy Thrush's shock retirement backflip could last the entire Super Rugby Pacific season.