The Western Force has further bolstered the side’s front-row stocks with the signing of experienced prop Sef Fa’agase for the 2026 Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific season.
The versatile prop joins for the Force after playing 92 games for the Queensland Reds across two stints. Fa’agase started 12 games in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season for the Reds.
The prop has 88 Super Rugby caps to his name, with 83 for Queensland, plus three for the Highlanders (2019) and two for the Melbourne Rebels (2022).
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Fa’agase, who is of Samoan descent, played for the Wallabies XV against the Barbarians in 2016.
Force head coach Simon Cron said: “One area we’ve identified we need to add depth is in the tight five and Sef has the ability to play both loosehead and tighthead, so he’s a great addition.
“He’s got a lot of experience at Super Rugby level and he’s right in line with the type of human that we currently have in our environment. He’s a really good man, who’ll fit in well.
“He’s got more to give and we’re here to get the best out of him.”
Fa’agase and his young family will head to Perth in mid-November, when he’ll link up with Force pre-season training.
Fa’agase added: “I’m excited for a new challenge and to live in a new city with my family. We’re really looking forward to experiencing something new.
“I’m also excited to be coached by Simon Cron, who I’ve heard a lot of good things about. I believe working with him can help take my game to the next level.
“Within the group, I believe I can bring experience to the Force. I’ve been playing Super Rugby since 2015. I’m coming to compete but also help the other props and learn off them too.”
The Force's 2026 Super Rugby Pacific squad will be announced on Thursday 6 November.
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Sef Fa’agase
DOB: 5/3/1991
Place of birth: Auckland, NZ
Height: 185cm
Position: Prop
Junior Club: Beaudesert Warriors (Qld)
Club history
Super Rugby debut: 2014 v Highlanders, Brisbane (Queensland Reds)
Super Rugby caps: 88 (Queensland Reds 83, Highlanders 3, Melbourne Rebels 2)
Queensland Reds (2014-2018, 2022-2025, 92 caps)
Melbourne Rebels (2022, 2 caps)
Highlanders (2019, 3 caps)
