Angus Cottrell of the Western Force. Photosport
The Western Force are reportedly set to be the Australian franchise axed from next year's Super Rugby competition if SANZAAR pushes forward with a proposed restructure.
According to News Limited on Monday night, the Perth-based club will be cut from the current 18-team format as the governing body seeks to
reduce the bloated competition to 15 teams.
However, it's believed SANZAAR will only proceed with the planned competition changes if South Africa agrees to cut two of their six teams.
They're due to make a decision by April 6, with the Southern Kings looking vulnerable along with either the Cheetahs or Lions.
There's been plenty of speculation over which of the five Australian clubs would be punted following a SANZAAR meeting in London two weeks ago that centred on the preferred format.
