Western Force lock away another key Wallaby until 2027

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Western Force lock away another key Wallaby until 2027

Star flyhalf Ben Donaldson says the lure of a home World Cup and achieving success with the Western Force convinced him to re-sign with Rugby Australia until the end of 2027.

A day after try-scoring machine Carlo Tizzano re-signed with the Force and RA until the end of 2027, Donaldson also put pen to paper.

Donaldson has shone across two seasons at the Force since moving west following the 2023 World Cup.

He won the Force’s MVP Nathan Sharpe medal in 2024, and has enjoyed another strong campaign this year, including scoring an after-the-siren game-winning try against Moana Pasifika in round one.

The 27-year-old has played 25 games for the Force, having previously represented the NSW Waratahs 38 times in Super Rugby after debuting in 2020.

Donaldson played nine of the Wallabies’ 13 Tests last year, and has pulled on the gold jersey a total of 16 times so far in his international career.

With rival playmaker Noah Lolesio taking his career off-shore, he looms as a key figure in the upcoming series against the British and Irish Lions, as well as for the 2027 home World Cup.

“I’ve been here two years now and loved my time in WA,” Donaldson said.

“We’ve got a great group of boys at the Force with the core having signed on for several more years, which is exciting about where we can go as a group.

“I’m delighted to be staying in *********** rugby with the Lions Tour later year as well as a Bledisloe Cup here in Perth.

“There’s obviously also the lure of the home 2027 World Cup, which is extremely motivating.

“I’ve been part of the Wallabies squad in recent times and it’s a strong group with a good coaching unit, so hopefully I continue to be part of that moving forward with those big games and events to come.”

Flanker Tizzano, who has scored a competition-high 12 tries this Super Rugby Pacific season, re-signed with the Force and RA on Thursday.

The 25-year-old was being chased by cashed-up clubs in Japan, but was keen to maximise his representative chances by staying in Australia.

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