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- ↑ "Force sign exciting Aussie U20s rep Henry O'Donnell". westernforce.rugby. 4 September 2023.
- ↑ "Potted Potter: Force star sidelined as young gun given debut". The West Australian . 3 April 2024.
- ↑ Somerford, Ben (8 September 2024). "Force farewell five players after parting ways". westernforce.rugby. Retrieved 12 September 2024.