RFU Championship 2023/24 Dream Team forward Harry Wilson is on the verge of securing a move to Saracens.
The 32-year-old Loughborough University-educated Balmain made 139 appearances for the Cherry and Whites since joining in 2017. He had been touted for a move to the Top 14 or Pro D2 in France but will instead link up with Saracens.
The governing body must do everything in its power to find domestic homes for the Rebels' soon-to-be-unemployed squad.
Junior Wallabies vice-captain Ronan Leahy will debut for the Force on Saturday evening.
Former Maori All Blacks lock Tom Franklin returns to the Force’s starting side along with captain Jeremy Williams.
The 22-year-old is set to miss the rest of 2024 after it was revealed he suffered ACL damage in the 46-24 victory in London, which has prompted director of rugby Mark McCall to open a search for another centre.
Wallaby Izack Rodda will start a Super Rugby Pacific match for the first time this season after making a successful return from injury.
Leinster's signing of Jordie Barrett from the Hurricanes is maybe the standout move in this season's flurry of rugby transfers.
Wallabies veteran Kurtley Beale will debut for the Force on Saturday evening when they take on the Crusaders.