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Perth billionaire proposes radical plan to save the Force
By RugbyPass
Perth rugby fans showed their support for their and Super Rugby team yesterday, with around 8,000 gathering at Rugby WA headquarters.
The rally included a speech by WA mining magnate and staunch Force fan Andrew Forrest, who has been a vocal critic of the dumping. He assured those gathered that the fight had only just begun.
"This is absolutely not the end of the Western Force and not the end of rugby in Western Australia," he said.
"If anything, the hottest fires forge the strongest metals. This will make rugby in Western Australia stronger and stronger again."
Forrest, whose personal wealth is estimated at around $5 billion USD, also hinted at a radical proposal of starting their own pro rugby competition separate from the Australian Rugby Union.
"The ARU want to run a process that is not based on merit. If they want to run a process that is based on the lucky drawcard of where you happen to live, or where you happen to support your sport, then we will start our own international league from here." he said.
There was no more detail about the threat of breaking away, however it is obvious that Forrest has been inspired by the pragmatic moves of the Cheetahs and Kings of South Africa in joining the European Pro 14 competition.
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He doesn't generally do it at all, for anybody, so don't say too much the next one could be just as positive about the Springboks if you don't get carried away!
He also pointed out the "no killer instinct" narrative that they simply weren't good enough. Do yo disagree that SA were that great against NZ?
Readying the article I didn't even see that as a dig towards SA SF, simply an exciting take on how close the ABs really are again to those at the top. I feel it is more you that is taking away from this enjoyment with you replay that is largely based on a lot of old resentment.
Just enjoy how good the rugby is and that NZ is back baby!
Go to commentsAttack coach? What "attack"? All I saw was headless chooks pinballing around the paddock. This whole coaching group needs a shake-down. The BFs have regressed at pace since the Prof & Cronnie days.
We have immense talent, some of the best in world rugby, but it's wasted on this coaching group. I put Bunting in the same loser category as Penney & Foster. At this point in time, success at RWC2025 seems a longshot!?!
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