The Western Force have suffered an unexpected triple blow as preparations get underway for next season, with one-cap Wallabies winger Darby Lancaster, George Bridge and Max Burey all leaving the club.
Lancaster was a revelation in his first year at the Force, scoring four tries in five matches before suffering a season-ending ankle injury against the Queensland Reds on April 4.
The Force were keen to re-sign him for next year but the 23-year-old has informed the club he won't be coming back, with reports suggesting he will join the Blues instead.