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Zac Lomax has signed a two-year deal with the Western Force, with the rugby league outcast eying next year's World Cup with the Wallabies

Zac Lomax has signed a two-year deal with the Western Force, with the rugby league outcast eying next year's World Cup with the Wallabies

9 March 2026

One week after being denied a return to the NRL, Lomax has now officially linked with the Force for the rest of this season and next.

The New South Wales State of Origin back had attempted to sign with Melbourne after being released to join the abandoned R360 competition - but Parramatta blocked the move.

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