Western Force have rewarded back-row Richard Brown with a new one-year contract extension following his impressive form last year despite a number of European teams reportedly making enquires. The 27-year old was sensational last season for the Force, establishing himself as an ever-present in Perth-based franchise – missing only one game all season in the rugby league live online.
The flanker looked a dead cert to be a part of Robbie Deans World Cup squad in the rugby previews, only for a shoulder injury to ruin Brown’s chances of getting his first taste of a World Cup and robbing the Aussie’s of a very reliable and able back-row forward.
The new season will give Brown another chance to catch the Wallabies’ head coach’s eye, with the Queenslander desperate to establish himself as a regular in the Australian pack.
With his injury now behind him, Brown admitted his delight at having sorted his future out now he was back to full fitness, extending his time at the club to six years and counting.
"I really wanted to continue to contribute to Australian Rugby and I'm glad we've been able to come to an arrangement that will allow me to do so.”
"It has been difficult to watch from the sidelines over the past few months but making the decision to take some time out and get back to maximum fitness will hopefully open greater opportunities to represent my country going forward."
The decision to commit to the Force for 2012 comes on the back of the news that Matt Hodgson, Ben McCalman and Nathan Sharpe have all also signed new contracts – calming fears from the Force fans that key players could be heading for the exit.
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