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In-Limbo Rugby League Star Crosses Codes to Join Force
- On Monday, March 8, 2026, Zac Lomax signed a two-year deal with Rugby Australia and Western Force, confirmed that morning and ending a months-long saga.
- Contract restrictions and court action pushed Lomax toward switching codes after Parramatta Eels agreed in November to release him to R360, which was postponed until at least 2028.
- Western Force coach Simon Cron said, 'Zac and Kayla came to Perth late last year and we spent time talking about the Force and how we want to play.'
- The signing makes him eligible for Wallabies selection and the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and Lomax could debut on March 28, 2026, in Perth though immediate travel is uncertain.
- Following Angus Crichton's recent move, Rugby Australia appears to be recruiting league talent, as Lomax's switch after R360 and legal disputes highlights union's appeal for blocked league players.
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