Rugby Australia (RA) is set to announce an interim domestic men’s competition to replace this year’s Super Rugby tournament, with the Perth-based Western Force to be consisted of.
Bottom line:
- Rugby Australia hopes the competitors will start in July at the earliest, although it might not be a long-lasting replacement for Super Rugby
- The Western Force are set to be consisted of along with the Waratahs, Reds, Brumbies and Rebels
- Japan’s Sunwolves may likewise be included in the competition, but they would need to be based in Australia
The Force were tossed out of Super Rugby at the end of the 2017 season, however they are set to play along with Australia’s existing franchises, the New South Wales Waratahs, the Queensland Reds, the