Warwick forward starts training with the Force
RUGBY UNION: Warwick Water Rats forward Will Dearden has started training with the Western Force under-20 teams under the Future Force program.
After playing for the Water Rats in B grade and for The Scots PGC College in school rugby last year, Dearden was approached by the Western Force and has signed a two-year deal.
His parents Chris and Kathy Dearden headed to Perth with the young forward for four days before Will officially started training this week.
Will is a tall second rower who has impressed with his ability in the lineout. He is one of two 17-year-olds in the program.
Some of his games will be curtain-raisers to Western Force games in the Super Rugby competition.
He has also linked with the Kalamunda Bulls to play club rugby in the Perth competition.