Western Force Reflect on a Tough 2024 Campaign
The Western Force endured a challenging 2024 season, managing only four victories, but they still left their mark with standout performances, including memorable wins against the Reds and Crusaders.
Simon Cron’s Ambitious Plan for 2025
This year, head coach Simon Cron is determined to guide the team to their first playoff appearance under his leadership and has embarked on an ambitious signing spree to achieve that goal.
New Signings Bolster Force’s 2025 Squad
The additions of Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Dylan Pietsch, and Darcy Swain inject significant international experience into the squad, while Tom Robertson and Kane Koteka return to bolster the team.
Simon Cron has also secured Rebels backrower Vaiolini Ekuasi and brought Australian talents Nic Dolly and Nick Champion de Crespigny back from overseas to strengthen the roster further.
Depth and Talent Add to a Strong Line-Up
It creates a strong line-up with Harry Potter preparing to make his return from injury, while Carlo Tizzano remains a threat in a strong back-row.
Second-Row Concerns Remain for Cron
The second row remains a concern for Simon Cron, as it was throughout the 2024 season. He’ll be relying heavily on big minutes from his key forwards, Darcy Swain and Jeremy Williams. Meanwhile, the departure of former Wallaby Kurtley Beale is set to impact the backline significantly.
Life Without Kurtley Beale
Beale’s late-season presence was transformative for the Force, providing much-needed guidance for Ben Donaldson, who thrived with the international veteran supporting him. With Beale no longer in the squad, Donaldson will need to elevate his game to lead a relatively inexperienced backline.
Predicted starting XV: Harry Potter, Mac Grealy, Sio Tomkinson, Hamish Stewart, Dylan Pietsch, Ben Donaldson, Nic White, Will Harris, Carlo Tizzano, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Jeremy Williams, Darcy Swain, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Tom Robertson.
Western Force 2025 Squad Breakdown
Forwards: Sam Carter, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Ryan Coxon, Nic Dolly, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Lopeti Faifua, Will Harris, Harry Hoopert, Tom Horton, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Kane Koteka, Atunaisa Moli, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Marley Pearce, Reed Prinsep, Tom Robertson, Papillon Sevele, Darcy Swain Tiaan Tauakipulu, Josh Thompson, Carlo Tizzano, Mitchell Watts, Jeremy Williams
Backs: Max Burey, Ben Donaldson, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Mac Grealy, Bayley Kuenzle, Ronan Leahy, Divad Palu, Reesjan Pasitoa, Dylan Pietsch, Doug Philipson, George Poolman, Harry Potter, Matt Proctor, Henry Robertson, Hamish Stewart, Patelesio Tomkinson, Nic White
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