The mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has warned the Western Force could join a breakaway international competition as thousands of fans rallied against a decision to axe the club from Super Rugby.
The Force were dropped from the competition earlier this month following arbitration with the Australian Rugby Union (ARU), with the decision sparking anger among the club and its fans.
The ARU had argued financial reasons were behind the decision, but the Force have already taken legal action to save the club from being cut.
About 8,000 supporters gathered at Rugby WA headquarters in Perth at the weekend to voice their opposition to the ARU's decision.
The mining billionaire gave a passionate speech, saying the club would survive with or without the ARU.
Source: RNZ
