Ben Funnell

Funnell only joined the Force in February 2024, fresh from playing 11 of 12 games for Canterbury as they reached the 2023 NPC semi-finals. Previously Funnell made 89 Super Rugby appearances for the Crusaders, helping them win the 2017 title, playing 16 games including the decider, and scoring five tries that season. The hooker also has experience in Japan, spending two years with Black Rams Tokyo. Palmerston North-born Funnell is a five-time NPC winner with Canterbury.