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Force inside back, Luke Burton will remain with the club for a further two seasons, having extended his contract through to the end of 2017.
Burton, who has started at both fullback and inside centre this season, has forged a strong partnership with fellow local, Kyle Godwin, in the midfield over the past three matches.
The Perth born 21 year old first made his debut with the Force last season, adding eight further caps to his tally in 2015.
The former Australian Under 20 representative says he's excited about extending his stay at the club.
"I love being a part of the Force and I'm really stoked to be able to stay with the club for another two years," he said.
"Perth is home for me and it's great playing with this group of boys. I really enjoy playing under the coaching staff here – they've continued to develop my game and I like what they're doing with the team.
"It's an exciting to time to be part of the club, and it's fantastic to see so many local guys now progressing through to the Force. I've been playing with Kane [Koteka] since we were 14, Dane [Haylett-Petty] was someone I looked up to when we were at school at Hale, and it's great to have the opportunity to play alongside Kyle [Godwin] in the centres after playing against him at school.
"Having also played with Ollie [Hoskins], Brad Lacey and Ross Haylett-Petty for the Aussie Under 20's, it's all a great endorsement for work that [RugbyWA Junior Elite Coach] Dwayne [Nestor] and the senior coaches are putting into developing the pathway here in WA.
The Force will play five of its final eight matches at home at the Force Field' (nib Stadium), starting with the Stormers on Saturday, 18 April.
Profile
Name: Luke Burton
Born: 17/02/1994, Perth
Position: Inside centre/flyhalf
Club: UWA
Height: 180cm
Weight: 92kg
Super Rugby caps: 10
Super Rugby points: 24
Super Rugby debut: 2014 v Stormers, Cape Town
Representative Rugby: 2014-2015 Western Force, 2013-2014 Australian Under 20, 2009-2011 RugbyWA Academy