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Western Force prop Tetera Faulkner has re-signed with the Australian Rugby Union and the Western Force for a further two years.
The deal sees the 26-year-old stay with the Force until the end of 2017.
Faulkner made his Wallabies debut on the end of year tour last year, and adds the versatility of being able to play on both sides of the scrum.
Faulkner said he was shocked by his rise to the Wallabies side.
“I was shocked to be picked for my initial squad in Brisbane but it was very exciting.
“To be able to go over and play my first Test in the UK was very special. Being able to pull on the jersey, sing the anthem and play my first Test in front of 60,000 to 70,000 Welsh supporters was just amazing.
“I learnt a lot from that first experience and touring. It gave me a good understanding of how consistently I need to be performing to be a part of that team.
“Having played at that level, I definitely want more of it. Through my performances with the Force, I definitely want to impress, but I also want to be able to help my teammates around me to reach higher honours as well.”
Force coach Michael Foley said the jersey and subsequent deal were a tribute to Faulkner’s hard work on the field.
“Tet’s worked hard over the last two seasons to firstly establish himself in the match 23 and then to achieve more starts in the run-on team. We were all thrilled to see his efforts rewarded with Wallabies selection last year.
“Importantly, it takes a lot of perseverance and hard work to become a world class #3 and ‘Tet’ has shown a real appetite for the challenge.
“As our focus has been to retain, develop and promote from within, we’re extremely pleased to have players like Tet continuing to see their future with the Force.”
Faulkner made his debut in Super Rugby with the Force in 2011.
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