WESTERN FORCE SECURES WALLABIES LOCK

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The Western Force has signed Wallabies lock Izack Rodda, who joins the club from French Top 14 side Lyon Olympique Universitaire.

The towering second rower, measuring over two-metres tall, heads west with an abundance of Super Rugby experience behind him, having played 46 times for the Queensland Reds between 2017 and 2020.

Rodda has earned 25 caps for the Wallabies, including appearances at the 2019 World Cup after making his international debut in the Bledisloe Cup against the All Blacks in August 2017.

The 24-year-old signed with Lyon in June last year and returns to Australia with his best rugby ahead of him.

“It’s fantastic to be heading home and getting back to Super Rugby,” Rodda explained.

“The Force is a very ambitious club that are looking to become the best in the competition, so this is an opportunity that I’m very excited to make the most of.”

Head coach Tim Sampson believes Rodda adds great value to the squad.

“Izack has a great level of Super Rugby and international experience, which is important when playing in the tight five,” Sampson said.

“It’s fantastic for us and Australian rugby to have players like Izack return and he is genuinely excited to be a part of our club moving forward.”