Western Force have completed the signing of hooker Heath Tessmann on a short-term contract from the Rebels ahead of Super Rugby 2013.
With Ben Whittaker set to miss the start of the Super Rugby season with a broken foot, Tessmann has been brought in as cover.
The 28-year-old, who made ten appearances for the Rebels between 2011 and 2012, has been training with the Force during pre-season.
And Force head coach Michael Foley believes Tessmann will give first-choice hooker Nathan Charles good competition for the starting shirt.
"Heath is an experienced player and knows the demands of Super Rugby," Foley told AAP.
"This is a good opportunity for him to push for a place in the team and further his Super Rugby experience."
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5Lock4ward says...
I'd like to see the Force or Rebels rescue Hayden Smith from the abyss of riding the pine in the American NFL and bring him back to winning line-outs and smashing rucks.
Posted 15:57 15th January 2013