Western Force sign young English centre Spink, Brazilian prop Rebolo

The Western Force have bolstered their midfield after signing exciting English centre Sam Spink.

Spink makes the trip to Australia on a two-year deal, making his name in the Premiership with Wasps.

The 23-year-old played 26 caps for the club before they went into administration, representing England at both U18s and U20s.

“I’m ready and excited to get involved in a completely different style and brand of rugby and learn from different coaches. This change will be a huge development for my personal growth,” Spink said in a statement.

“The opportunity to play in the Super Rugby competition and play against Australian and New Zealand teams along with the pacific national teams is definitely a season to be excited about.

“With Simon working under Ste

ve Hansen in Japan, that influence is incredible to learn from, and I can’t wait to meet him and the coaches and start improving my game.

“It’s a challenge; Super Rugby is something I never thought I would get the opportunity to play in; it’s a different style and brand of rugby, a lot quicker, it’s more attacking and flowing rugby.

“The age profile of the group looks quite exciting, being 23 I think I’ll fit in comfortably with the squad and the combinations already formed.”

It comes as the club also confirm the signing of prop Wilton Rebolo, the first Brazilian to join a Super Rugby club.

The 27-year-old tight-head prop joins from Major League Rugby side United Rugby New York, representing Brazil on 33 occasions. “It has always been my dream to play in Super Rugby; my teammates from Brazil all have this dream. The Force is a great team, and I feel lucky to have been given this opportunity,” Rebolo believes. “I am excited to play and will bring a lot of enthusiasm. I am a big enforcer at scrum time and can’t wait to learn from Simon, especially in strategic game play.