Highlanders co-owner in bid to save the Western Force from Super Rugby oblivionGetty Images Western Australian rugby fans don't want to lose the Force and a high-powered consortium is trying to save the franchise. A Highlanders co-owner is part of a consortium seeking to bail out the beleaguered Western Force Super Rugby franchise. Sydney-based digital ground signage businessman Raymond Burke bought into the Highlanders in 2015 after the Dunedin-based franchise won their first Super Rugby title. READ MORE:* Force launch legal action to save club* Sanzaar reveals cuts to Super Rugby* 'Pet project' Kings may be safe from cuts* Captain's tearful plea to save the Force* Rebels or Force - who goes? The ARU is set to cut one Australian Super Rugby franchise after Sanzaar's decision to revert to five teams.

Source: Stuff April 18, 2017 01:31 UTC