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Western Force Land All Blacks Winger George Bridge on Two-Year Deal

He is set to join the Force in Perth after the Super Rugby AU season in early November to reinforce a backline aiming for the club’s first-ever playoff berth.

Rugby Union - European Champions Cup - Group A - London Irish v Montpellier - Brentford Community Stadium, London, Britain - December 9, 2022 Montpellier's George Bridge in action with London Irish's Benhard Janse van Rensburg Action Images via REUTERS/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 10: George Bridge of the All Blacks dives over to score a try during the International Test Match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Fiji at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 10, 2021 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Bridge signed a two-year contract with Western Force, ending his three-season stint at Top 14 side Montpellier.
  • He will replace Wallabies winger Harry Potter and arrive in Perth following the conclusion of the Super Rugby AU season in November.
  • Bridge scored 12 tries in 19 All Blacks tests, featured at the 2019 World Cup and won four Super Rugby titles with the Crusaders.
  • Coach Simon Cron praised Bridge’s professionalism, versatility and powerful left-foot kick as key to bolstering squad depth.
  • The Force have never reached a Super Rugby finals series since 2006 and aim to improve on last season’s ninth-place finish with Bridge’s experience.