The Western Force has unveiled a special edition jersey that will be worn in the upcoming tour game against the British and Irish Lions.
The jersey, which will be won for the commencement of the tour on June 28th, has been designed by Force winger, current Wallaby and Indigenous artist Dylan Pietsch.
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Pietsch, who is a proud Wiradjuri man, crafted the Club’s Maali (black swan), depicted in its attack pose above the touring lion.
The Maali’s design retains the Force’s theme of feathers, with the connection circles in the wings. The lines on the Maali represent the rivers of WA. Sections of Pietsch's Wallabies design are incorporated on the sleeves and below the Maali.
Pietsch began designing Rugby Australia jerseys in 2023 and has helped to create three different jerseys for this tour: the Wallabies, Force, and former club Waratahs.
“To have three of my designs in the whole Lions series is a really big feat for me and my artwork,” Pietsch said.
“I’m really stoked to see my artwork on the main stage and can’t wait to wear it too.
“I’m delighted with the Force jersey specifically, given what I’ve learned about WA and the Club and its connection to the Maali since moving west.”
Pietsch, who has five Wallabies caps, became the 15th Indigenous player in Wallabies history to pull on the jersey, continuing his rise after featuring for Australia at the Tokyo Olympics.
Narrandera-born Pietsch has shown glimpses of his brilliance with the Force in an injury-interrupted first season at the Club, scoring three tries in six games.
The Force will play their final match of the season this weekend against the Waratahs, before commencing preparations for the Lions opener.
Pietsch has been cleared of his quad injury and has been named in the squad to face the Waratahs, and will be joined by four other Wallabies, including Carlo Tizzano.
