The Western Force have confirmed the re-signing of youthful trio Jake Strachan, Grason Makara and Jackson Pugh.
Strachan has penned a two-year extension to stay at the club, having made his Super Rugby debut in 2020.
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He would take over the fullback jersey for their Trans-Tasman clashes against the Crusaders and Blues towards the end of the season, hoping to build off his performances in 2022.
“I’m very grateful for the opportunity that Tim (Sampson) and Matt (Hodgson) have given me. We’re building something very special at the Force and I’m excited to be a part of it,” Strachan said.
“I’ve learned a lot this year and gained a lot of confidence, which I can’t wait to bring to the field next season.”
Meanwhile, Makara and Pugh have signed on for another year having both come through the club's academy program.
“The Force has done so much for me in my career and I can’t wait for another year with the club,” Makara believes.
“Coming out of the Academy system I was prepared for professional rugby and the boys have been really supportive. I feel right at home.”
“It’s really exciting to be continuing with the Force, especially after the success the club enjoyed this year,” Pugh added.
“I’m looking forward to learning from Izack Rodda and pushing for selection next year. I’m loving it here and it’s great to be a part of the club moving forward.”
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Force coach Tim Sampson was pleased to secure the trio, excited to see how they develop in the coming years.
“We’ve got a lot of faith in Jake. He’s shown a lot of growth this year after working alongside Rob Kearney. He’s faster and stronger this year and he’s been great to watch with the ball in his hands,” Sampson said.
“Jackson is an exceptional player who is very mobile and we’re expecting big things from him. He’s got great experience around him with Jeremy Thrush and Sita Timani, so I’m sure he will learn from them and develop his game even further.
“Grason’s a fantastic local product and everyone is quite excited about his potential. He’s highly regarded amongst his peers, and he’s been playing exceptionally well for Wanneroo this season.”
