The Western Force are delighted to announce the acquisition of Perth-born-and-raised scrum-half Nathan Hastie on a two-year deal, keeping him in WA until 2027.
The 24-year-old half-back joins the Club after three years with the Highlanders, where he made his Super Rugby Pacific debut in 2023 in Round 9 against the Force in Perth.
After an injury-interrupted 2024 Super Rugby season, Hastie made nine appearances for the Highlanders in 2025, including seven starts with one try, after playing every game in the 2024 NPC for Otago.
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The emerging talent was born in Perth and played club rugby for Wanneroo, before leaving for New Zealand in his teens in 2018 where he attended King’s High School in Dunedin.
Hastie joined Otago’s NPC team in 2021, linking up with the Highlanders in 2023 as an injury replacement. The Australian-qualified scrum-half previously played for New Zealand’s U20 team.
Cron said: “We’re always looking at Australian players, where they are and what they’re doing. We’re trying to attract some of those players back into Australia like Harry Potter and Nick Champion de Crespigny who’ve both gone on to debut for the Wallabies.
“Hastie has an amazing skillset, with a great pass and he can kick both feet. He’s very driven and at 24 years of age, he has plenty to give to the west for years to come.
“We see Nathan as a guy who’ll push everybody for that starting spot. He has the skillset to be genuinely great as a nine.”
Hastie was delighted to return to Perth, which he calls home, where he’s excited about growing his game with higher honours in the future in mind.
He said: “It feels like a full circle moment to be coming back and playing for the team I grew up watching.
“I still remember my dad taking me to HBF Park to watch the Force - I always loved those rugby days. Now, having the chance to play for them myself is something I’m truly excited and grateful for.
“To me, this is a great chance to grow my game, learn off experienced campaigners, work towards higher honours, and represent the city that’s always been home - all while playing in front of the people who’ve supported me from the start.
“The Force are a dangerous team. I’m really looking forward to bringing my own skills and energy to this team.”
Hastie will arrive in Perth once his National Provincial Championship commitments with Otago are concluded later in the year.
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Nathan Hastie
DOB: 27/4/2001
Place of birth: Perth
Height: 177cm
Position: Scrum-half
Club career history
Highlanders (2023-2025, 12 caps)
Otago (NPC) (2021-2024, 16 caps)
