The Western Force’s 24-player team list for Saturday’s Super Rugby Men’s U16s opener against the Queensland Reds has been confirmed.
Seven players from Palmyra have been named along with five from Kalamunda including Oscar Sio who’ll captain the Force U16s.
Martin Asiata will lead the group as head coach, with the squad flying east earlier this week.
Head to https://am.ticketmaster.com/westernforce/ to secure your 2027 Western Force Membership today.
Super Rugby U16 has adopted a new model for 2026 which will see the Queensland Reds, Force and Victoria squads go into camp while playing back-to-back fixtures in Canberra.
The Force, working in conjunction with RugbyWA, have teamed up for the Super Rugby U16s.
There will be no finals fixtures in Super Rugby U16, with the champion to be determined by the final competition ladder.
All games will be live streamed on rugby.com.au YouTube channel.
Match details
Western Force vs Queensland Reds
Viking Park, Canberra
Saturday 26 September, 12:45pm WST
Live on rugby.com.au Youtube
Western Force Team list
Starting XV
1 Malakai Koroitagane (Palmyra)
2 Sam Bullock (Palmyra)
3 Jonnie Unuwai (Kalamunda)
4 Mitch Scott (Kalamunda)
5 Oscar Sio (c) (Kalamunda)
6 Jayden Laupama (Kalamunda)
7 Troy Smith (Mandurah Pirates)
8 Anthony Punaivaha (Palmyra)
9 Blaise Stewart (Palmyra)
10 Longoatu Jr Vaka (Palmyra)
11 Zyane Horsfall (Nedlands)
12 Tevita Muli Uasilaa (Palmyra)
13 Stewart Rishworth (Wests Scarborough)
14 Travarn Ackerman-Fifita (Kalamunda)
15 Kobi Treffery Koenders (Kalamunda)
Replacements: 16 Declan Coad (Wanneroo), 17 Atatagi Fatupaito Junior (Southern Lions), 18 Whetu Mahaki (Palmyra), 19 Wiremu Waikato (Mandurah Pirates), 20 Davian Snyman (Nedlands), 21 Denziel Falemaka (South West Spirit), 22 Joseva Ganilau (Southern Lions), 23 Fonua Vaioleti (Mandurah Pirates), 24 Jaxon Prior (Nedlands)
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