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The Rugby Wrap S 1 Ep 15 with Barry Honan and Marcel Brache. June 24, 2020 - Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss Former Wallaby Barry Honan (1964 - 2 tests) explains the need for simple law changes to re-engage the fans while Western Force speedster Marcel Brache enjoys Tea Time...

Well said Heath Tessmann.

RECRUITS READY TO ROLL June 19, 2020 Head coach Tim Sampson is excited about the addition of six new players boasting a mix of international and local experience to the Force Super Rugby AU squad.

Considering the CV19 circumstances I suggest that they had few options.

Force going to Cessnock, Hunter Valley

Former Wallabies prop Greg Holmes and is hoping to recreate his favourite Rugby memory Nick Taylor - The West Australian - Saturday, 20 June 2020 New Western Force prop Greg Holmes has fond memories of Perth after scoring his unforgettable first international try at Subiaco Oval. In 2006...

It's difficult to have a sensible discussion when the world has been infected with NDS (Newscorp Derangement Syndrome) and TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) and the mantras are "Orange Man Bad" and "Rupert Man Bad". The reality is most of the Main Steam Media, and our very own ABC, provide...

The Rugby Wrap S 1 Ep 14 with Rob Barugh, and Alex Stajka June 17, 2020 - Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss Local Perth coaches Rob Barugh and Alex Stajka discuss school and club rugby; discussion with Heath about the impact of the new recruits and planned buildup for SRAu; Kane...

Aren't Australians very good at tearing down our 'tall poppies'? Andrew Forrest doesn't have to skim money from Rugby as his net worth is generally >$10 Billion. GRR has been one of Forrest's philanthropic activities to: a) maintain a professional Rugby Union team in Perth; b) maintain a...

The Force has front rowers and a forward pack that can hold its own against most opposition. Much of this is due to the ongoing involvement of Michael Foley - one of the best scrum coaches in Australia. It's all about working as a unit on each play and building a cohesive unit. The Loose Heads...

Interview with Captain Ian Prior 4 weeks out from the 1st WF game in RAAu.

A TT competition doesn't gain any traction in NZ because the Kiwis want some competition. There is no pulling power in NZ from games against Australian Super Rugby teams. Kiwis will still attend Bledisloe games (but even those in decreasing numbers) This has increasingly been the case in recent years...

RA and Australian Super Rugby franchises are broke so what negotiating power does Australia really have? Without a significant level of PE - possibly from a number of sources - Australia has little to bring to the table in any TT negotiation. Australia may have no choice but to go it alone for a...

Excellent to see Perth local Kane Koteka, OSF return for SRAu after a couple of seasons with Kamaishi Seawaves in Japan.

It's fairly current after his last game in 2019. WForce tall timber looking OK with the addition of Ollie. Ben Grant 2.05m; Ollie Atkins 2.00m; Jeremy Thrush 1.98m; Fergus L-W 1.94m; Jackson P 1.94m; Yogi B 1.92m; Henry S 1.90m; Brynard S 1.90m.

Agree. If Holmes represents the calibre of injury coverage for the Western Force then we're in for some real competition. He may be 36 yo but...... Greg Holmes was a genuine single team (Reds) TH/LH prop who played 27 Tests for Wallabies. A genuine scrummager. He's been a consistent performer...

No STRONG rumours available from me. BUT.....fairly sure that the squad will be boosted with some injury coverage in key positions. Don't expect any BIG names - more of a return to the fold of players with past WF experience. Matt Hodgson is evidently still pushing his "No DH" policy which has...

The Rugby Wrap, S 1 Ep 13 with Nick Stiles, ex Wallaby and coach of Kintetsu Liners. June 10, 2020 This week on the Rugby Wrap, Nick Stiles talks about rugby in Japan while Kieran Longbottom enjoys Tea Time with Tess.