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http://www.rugby.com.au/news/2016/11...-western-force
Tatafu Polota-Nau has ditched plans to go overseas, signing a one-year deal with the Western Force for 2017.
The 68-Test hooker is currently recovering from a broken arm, after undergoing surgery in recent weeks, an injury that curtailed his opportunities abroad.
While the injury re-routed his future, Polota-Nau said he was looking forward to the new opportunity.
Fark that's a big call!! Just hope Scoble and Heath aren't shown the door.
That is definitely a very good signing which will make us more competitive in the front row.
Western Force sign Wallabies hooker Polota-Nau
Nick Taylor - The West Australian
Western Force have pulled off a major coup, signing 68-Test Wallaby hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau for the 2017 Super Rugby season.
The move has excited Force coach Dave Wessels and “delighted” Wallabies coach Michael Cheika, who was keen to keep the bullocking runner and kamikaze tackler in Australia.
Polota-Nau left the Waratahs after 11 seasons and was heading overseas to Bristol, but the move faltered when he needed surgery after breaking his right forearm twice this season.
Discussions had been taking place for several weeks but had been kept under wraps by the Force.
I like what he has to say about club rugby and Dave Wessels
More here
https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sp...ota-nau/#page1
Cannot stand TPN. Does he still have "it"? I'm not so sure.
Hope too that Heath stays.
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Bristol have had a shite season so far and could be out of the Premiership next season - may be why TPN pulled the pin?
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Good signing. We have a couple of young hookers who will be well mentored. If he stays injury free our scrum, which is improved anyway could become a weapon.
Could do with a good midfield signing too.![]()
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