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The Peninsula Pioneers Lock In New Signings Ahead of WFR Squad Expansion
2026-09-11 09:51:00
The Peninsula Pioneers have officially finalized their squad for the upcoming season, welcoming a wave of new talent through the World Fantasy Rugby (WFR) squad expansion.
In addition to the expansion picks, the Pioneers have secured an exciting international signing to fill the roster spot left by the recent retirement of a local Ellesemere veteran.
Headlining the arrivals is young Scottish prop Jake Shearer. Head Coach Buddha Johnston expressed immense excitement about bringing his countryman into the front row as a direct replacement."Jake is a real find," Coach Johnston remarked. "He’s a player of the future, and we are thrilled to have someone with his raw talent and potential joining our pack."
The Pioneers have heavily reinforced their squad with a powerful mix of rising talent and proven veterans.
Joining Shearer in the incoming class are:Jack Taylor – A highly touted, young, and up-and-coming hooker ready to make his mark.Brodie McAllister – An experienced hooker to bring stability and anchor the set piece.Gus Brown – A powerful prop arriving from Canterbury to bolster the front-row depth.Kahn Fotuali'i – The veteran former Peninsula Whalers scrum-half, bringing elite game management and leadership back to the region.With a heavily reinforced tight five and veteran leadership in the halves, the Pioneers are primed for a massive campaign.### ENDS ###
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In addition to the expansion picks, the Pioneers have secured an exciting international signing to fill the roster spot left by the recent retirement of a local Ellesemere veteran.
Headlining the arrivals is young Scottish prop Jake Shearer. Head Coach Buddha Johnston expressed immense excitement about bringing his countryman into the front row as a direct replacement."Jake is a real find," Coach Johnston remarked. "He’s a player of the future, and we are thrilled to have someone with his raw talent and potential joining our pack."
The Pioneers have heavily reinforced their squad with a powerful mix of rising talent and proven veterans.
Joining Shearer in the incoming class are:Jack Taylor – A highly touted, young, and up-and-coming hooker ready to make his mark.Brodie McAllister – An experienced hooker to bring stability and anchor the set piece.Gus Brown – A powerful prop arriving from Canterbury to bolster the front-row depth.Kahn Fotuali'i – The veteran former Peninsula Whalers scrum-half, bringing elite game management and leadership back to the region.With a heavily reinforced tight five and veteran leadership in the halves, the Pioneers are primed for a massive campaign.### ENDS ###