In just a few days another season of the Top 14 kicks off with the likes of Owen Farrell, Siya Kolisi, Josua Tuisova, and Davit Niniashvili making the numbers of the overseas players ready to make the headlines and wrestle for the title.
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.
Wallaby Izack Rodda will start a Super Rugby Pacific match for the first time this season after making a successful return from injury.
Wallabies veteran Kurtley Beale will debut for the Force on Saturday evening when they take on the Crusaders.
The Western Force have been boosted by the return of Sam Spink and Nic White from injury spells.
Former Maori All Blacks and Hurricanes backrower Reed Prinsep has been named to come off the pine in the Western Force’s upcoming clash with Moana Pasifika.
Wallabies halves Nic White and Ben Donaldson will both debut for the Western Force on Friday night.
The Western Force are looking to take that next step in 2024 after signing some marquee recruits ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Chiefs prop Atu Moli has become the latest former All Black to leave New Zealand as the post Rugby World Cup transfer exodus continues.