Fava leaves Force for Waratahs
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Five-time Wallaby forward Scott Fava has left the Western Force to join rival Super 14 franchise New South Wales for two seasons, the Waratahs announced on Friday.
Incoming Waratahs coach Chris Hickey says Fava, 32, will add much-needed experience to the back row following the departures of Wallaby back rowers David Lyons and Rocky Elsom to European clubs.
"We've lost more than 160 Super rugby caps and over 80 Test caps with Rocky and David heading overseas, so to be in a position to secure someone like Scott is fantastic for the Waratahs," Hickey said.
"He's a seasoned campaigner, he's excited to be coming back to New South Wales and I know he'll be a great mentor to some of the young back rowers within the organisation."
Fava is in line to become the first player to be capped by all four Australian Super 14 provincial teams, having already played for Queensland Reds, ACT Brumbies and the Force.
Fava made his debut for the Wallabies in 2005, going on to play five Test matches and has made 85 Super rugby appearances over the last nine years.
-AFP
