Force will play 10 games in the Global Rapid Rugby showcase series.

After the “World XV” game they will compete in two Asia and Pacific tournaments against GRR clubs between March and June with a final match in August on the eve of the historic Bledisloe Cup clash at Optus Stadium.

Six of the Force games will be played at HBF Park and the team will go on the road for games in Fiji, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Brisbane with a Malaysia-based side likely to play in the Bledisloe weekend game.

The showcase series will total 14 games. All teams playing at least two home matches but with Samoa’s stadium under construction they will play at Ballymore in Brisbane and in Auckland.

The winners of each of the Asia and Pacific will win $25,000 for community rugby programs in their area.

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GRR has partnered with broadcast company Input Media to produce a live production while negotiations are continuing with leading Asia Pacific TV networks and online broadcasters to televise games and highlights.

Force coach Tim Sampson said the series was a great progression from last year’s World Series Rugby.

“To have the opportunity to play here in Perth but also to travel internationally and play games will be a great experience for the playing squad and great preparation for the inaugural home-and-away Rapid Rugby competition in 2020,” Sampson said.

“All games this season are going to present a different challenge. We will be taking on teams who play different styles of rugby, so to launch our season against the World XV is something we are craving.”

Head of GRR rugby Matt said teams were eager to test themselves under the new laws.

“The Western Force, against an international line-up coached by Robbie Deans, is a perfect stage to launch the Rapid Rugby showcase,” Hodgson said.

“It’sexciting to know that this new brand of sport and entertainment will soon be on show in Fiji, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand and both sides of Australia.

“I hope it’s the beginning of something very special for the entire Asia Pacific region, its local communities and for rugby itself.”