Divad Palu

Palu joins the Force after being on the Melbourne Rebels squad last season. He is an explosive centre, who predominantly plays at 12. Palu was part of Australia’s 2023 U20 Rugby Championship squad, playing games against both South Africa and New Zealand in May. Auckland-born, Melbourne-raised Palu has a Tongan father and Samoan mother. He’s a part-time team barber, who is family focused. His father and Ma’a Nonu were his idols growing up. Palu is aligned with Nedlands in WA Fortescue Premier Grade whom he played for immediately after signing with the Force in July.