2025 Squad - The List

[Burgs]

Henry Roberston confirmed for 2025 and 2026 by the Western Force.

The Western Force are delighted to confirm that 2024 Rising Star winner Henry Robertson has penned a full Super Rugby contract with the Club on a two-year deal.

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Interesting with Henry R that last year I remember someone post match (I think Cron) saying he "was on a different type of contract" to do with match load, without elaborating, but appears this one is a full two year version. Also the first re-signing announced to be beyond 2025.
I really like him and think he will be a great asset and nicely set up to compete with IFL beyond White.

[Tazzmania]

Darcy Swain also to 2026

[Burgs]

Darcy Swain also to 2026

RE-signing

[Sheikh]

Interesting with Henry R that last year I remember someone post match (I think Cron) saying he "was on a different type of contract" to do with match load, without elaborating, but appears this one is a full two year version. Also the first re-signing announced to be beyond 2025.
I really like him and think he will be a great asset and nicely set up to compete with IFL beyond White.

I'm not sure if this was Henry R's position, but there used to be academy contracts which allowed you to play younger players a certain number of games before they became official signings.

[Burgs]

I'm not sure if this was Henry R's position, but there used to be academy contracts which allowed you to play younger players a certain number of games before they became official signings.

Yeah it was a bit strange as he was listed on their site as Men's Squad at the time (as in I went looking) not Academy and after 2 Caps that remains the case.
Though Leahy had 2 Caps also and remains in the Academy. In both instances a reflection of where they started the2024 season I assume.

[Burgs]

Updated to Pietsch 14/09.

[andrewg]

Grabbed this picture of the WF Instagram site.
Six WF players at a Rehab Session at North Cott Surf Club.
I think these are the only players being treated for more than just a "niggle"
They all appear to be coming on well.



Bayley Kuenzle - Knee (Really like the smile. Looking forward to his return next year)
Vaiolini Ekuasi (I think) - ?
Reesjan Pasitoa - Shoulder (looked good on Tuesday)
Kane Koteka - Hamstring (looked good on Tuesday)
Mitch Watts - Niggle (as put in a full training session with Sth Africa squad last Tuesday)
Atu Moli - Hips (Looked good on Tuesday)

I continue to be impressed by the rehab/recovery program at the WF as the young men and women appear to be looked after extremely well.

Correction: I've just been informed on G&GR that Vaiolini Ekuasi played for Auckland against Hawke's Bay in the NPC on 29 Sep.
Can anybody identify the player standing between Bayley and Reesjan in the photo above?

[Tazzmania]

Sio Tomkinson confirmed for 2025

Huge signing, tough as nails player with great rugby IQ, our "Princep"of the backline.

" The Western Force are delighted to confirm the signing of experienced former Dragons and Highlanders midfielder Sio Tomkinson for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season...."

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