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Thanks to Nick Taylor.
‘Sea of Blue’ out in Force for Wallabies visit
Nick Taylor
The West Australian
Sunday, 11 August 2019 11:23AM
If Rugby Australia thought the Western Force would slip away quietly and drop out of sight, they got it completely wrong.
Firstly, they encountered mining magnate Andrew Forrest who, angered by RA’s rejection of his $70 million to keep the Force alive in Super Rugby, launched his own Global Rapid Rugby competition.
Secondly, they misread the passion and depth of anger of the Sea of Blue, the biggest supporter group in Australian rugby.
The pain of the axing will never completely subside — even the old saying “time heals old wounds” does not hold water in WA. And last night thousands of fans swapped Wallabies gold for Force blue while others openly boycotted the game.
The stadium rang with the famous “Force, Force” chant during the game to let RA chief executive Raelene Castle who was at the game know that they have not gone away.
More here
https://thewest.com.au/sport/western...ng-b881288061z