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Western Force welcome back Wallabies winger for crucial Waratahs clash

Wallabies winger Dylan Pietsch is back for the Western Force are overcoming a foot injury, named in the starting side.

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 4:59 AM
Western Force welcome back Wallabies winger for crucial Waratahs clash
Key Things to Know
  • Dylan Pietsch returns from a foot injury to start for the Western Force against the NSW Waratahs.
  • The winner of Sunday's match will earn the right to host the Super Rugby AUS Grand Final.
  • Nic Dolly captains the Western Force from hooker alongside props Tom Robertson and Misinale Epenisa.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wallabies winger Dylan Pietsch has recovered from a foot injury and will start for the Western Force against the NSW Waratahs at Pittwater Rugby Park in Sydney. The upcoming Sunday fixture serves as a top-of-the-table Super Rugby AUS showdown between two unbeaten sides, with the winner earning the right to host next month's Grand Final.

Pietsch features in the back three alongside Wallace Charlie and Mac Grealy, while Kurtley Beale and Nathan Hastie pair up in the halves. One-Test England hooker Nic Dolly captains the side in the front row, joined by props Tom Robertson and Misinale Epenisa.

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