The Western Force are delighted to confirm the re-signing of front-rower Harry Johnson-Holmes for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
The 28-year-old tighthead prop, who is capped internationally by the Wallabies, boasts 91 caps of Super Rugby experience to the Force from his previous stint with the NSW Waratahs (2018-2024).
After moving to Perth in October last year, Johnson-Holmes missed the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season due to an ACL injury sustained in the side’s pre-season game against the ACT Brumbies in February.
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Johnson-Holmes has diligently gone about his rehabilitation with a view to returning in the 2026 season.
The front-rower previously played for the Wallabies in 2019 against the Springboks, while he represented Australia at the 2017 Junior World Championships.
Force head coach Simon Cron said: “Harry is brilliant both sides of the scrum and that alone would be enough to want to lock him in again. Luckily, he is also a great man and adds to our environment.
“Unfortunately, he had a season-ending injury which meant we didn’t get to see him at Super Rugby level in 2025.
“The medical department have worked really hard with Harry and got him in a great spot to return to full training later this year.
“He’s still a key part of our squad make-up and we believe he’ll add a lot for us moving forward.”
Johnson-Holmes was excited to re-commit to the Force, pointing out he has “unfinished business” after missing his debut season in the west due to injury.
“Last year was disappointing with the injury so now I feel I’ve got unfinished business at the Force, so I’m thrilled to sign on for 2026,” Johnson-Holmes said.
“I’m excited to get back and be among this playing group. It hurt a lot to not be out there helping the guys last season, which has given me even more drive and ambition to get back.
“My rehabilitation has gone well and I’m grateful to the Force medical team who’ve done a really good job getting me back with a view to a full pre-season leading into 2026.”
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Harry Johnson-Holmes
DOB: 2/3/1997
Place of birth: Cowra, NSW
Height: 186cm
Position: Tighthead prop
Junior club: Mosman Whales (NSW)
WA aligned club: Palmyra
International history
Wallabies (2019-), 1 cap
Australia U20 (2017), 5 caps
Club history
NSW Waratahs (2018-2024), 91 caps
NSW Country Eagles (2017), 7 caps
