Rrather than return to Perth for the 2025 Super Rugby season as originally contracted, he has instead arrived in France and will start training for Pau next Monday.
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.
Heading into the fourth round of Super Rugby Pacific, it’s time to get the crystal ball out by taking a look at the Australian teams.
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 Highlanders have named All Blacks first-five Josh Ioane in a less familiar position ahead of their season-opening fixture against the Sharks on Friday.
It’s understandable why the Highlanders will be written off by many heading into new Super Rugby season, but there's reason for optimism in Dunedin.
Under the stewardship of Jamie Joseph and Tony Brown, the Highlanders emerged from Super Rugby cellar-dwellers to genuine title contenders throughout the 2010s. So, who makes their team of the decade?
It's out with the old and in with the new for the Highlanders as they welcome 15 new faces into their side for the 2020 Super Rugby campaign.