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Evidently more to follow - soon. Like the squad so far with a good blend of experience and youthful exuberance. https://thewest.com.au/sport/western-force/western-force-lure-youngster-alifeliti-kaituu-ng-b88759727z Western Force have signed former Australian under-20 world cup hooker...

WOW - talk about Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS) or is it Twiggy Derangement Syndrome (TDS)......???? Andrew Forrest has been getting criticised for not putting $$s behind his words. In 2017 Forrest offered RA >$50M for grass roots rugby and his offer was declined. Sure it probably had conditions...

Seriously. Japan activities leading up to the RWC and the occasional game doesn't quite equate to an Australian team playing a regular fixture in Asia against 5 other tams with the plan to grow over the coming seasons. It was only AFTER Forrest announced the IORC that RA gave even a hint of what...

OK - so no announcements in Feb as was expected. :( Talk on the street in Perth is that announcements re the Western Force, squad, staff and fixture next week. :)

Agree - but ALL initiatives in support of the RWC to be held in Japan in 2019. Sunwolves were included in Super Rugby with a $30M incentive payment made by Japan.

A "supercharged NRC" has nothing to offer WA........Bring on the IPRC. Can anybody point to any reference, by RA or SANZAAR, about a move into Asia BEFORE the prospect was raised by Andrew Forrest in his initial IPRC announcement following the axing of the Force. Indo Pacific Rugby...

If nothing else Musk is smart enough to learn how to expertly drive the gravy train along the Yellow Brick Road. Has gleaned nearly USD$5 Billion in government subsidies and still can't make a car to makes a profit. AUD$55 Million for the World's biggest battery in SA with a capacity of 125...

Evidently Matt Hodgson and the Minderoo rugby personnel have moved into Rugby WA HQ. Talk around town that 20+ players already in the squad. No evidence of training as a group at this stage (but don't know what happening in gyms around town or at Hodgson's F45. The goss is for first games in May...

Fantastic to see the K-Bomb back in Perth. Also excellent to see that: "Rugby AU CEO Raelene Castle confirmed last week that players involved with the Force, even in the IPRC, would be eligible for the Wallabies." http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2018/02/15/force-longbottom-signing

Good news to see the K-Bomb back with the Western Force. https://www.rugbywa.asn.au/news/kieran-longbottom-to-come-back-home-to-the-western-force/ Kieran was knocking on the door of Wallabies selection when he elected to be lured to England.

The reality is that this should NEVER have been a big deal as the ARU said from the onset that the pathway would be kept open for WA players. The assurances were provided as early as the press conference where the axing of the Western Force was announced. The chain of events has been something...

Omar You've got all that I've got mate. Evidently all will be shared during February. I draw similar conclusions to you. Quite excited. Have absolutely no interest in what's happening in Super Rugby this year. Apart from individually watching the progress of ex-Force players here and abroad. CORRECTION...

Seems that the list of possible teams is being held very close until all locked in. Makes sense.

The Western Force squad currently under development would have had a very different composition if RA hadn't obfuscated over this fundamental issue for so long. The talk is that half the squad is already in existence and will commence training soon. First game in April with a very interesting...

About time........ Rugby Australia reaches deal over Western Force and Wallabies selection WAYNE SMITH As far as Rugby Australia is concerned, the “Wallabies eligibility” crisis with Andrew Forrest’s Indo Pacific Rugby Championship is over. Any player who turns out for the Western Force this...

Forrest says his rugby comp will go ahead Justin Chadwick AAP West Australian Wednesday, 7 February 2018 Billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest insists he will go ahead with his Indo Pacific Rugby Championship even if Rugby Australia don't approve it. Forrest has been locked in negotiations...