Speculation is rife that Queensland halfback Will Genia will quit the Super Rugby franchise in order to link up with the Western Force next season.

And in a bonus for the Force, star Wallabies flanker David Pocock is on the verge of re-signing with the Perth franchise.

Genia has been a mainstay of the Wallabies and Reds for the past few seasons.

But it seems a hefty asking price has forced him out of Queensland’s set-up.

Genia reportedly wanted upwards of $400,000 per season to stay at the Reds, who were set to face a battle to retain all of their star-studded squad.

The 24-year-old is set to announce his defection to the Force once his Australian Rugby Union deal is sorted, possibly as early as Sunday.

The Force’s expected acquisition of Genia, combined with the retention of Pocock, would be a massive double plus to the success-starved franchise.

Just last week, the Force’s off-field affairs appeared in tatters when coach Richard Graham announced his defection to the Reds.

How quickly things can change.

Genia is regarded as one of the world’s best scrumhalves, if not the best, with the 174cm terrier playing a pivotal role in Queensland’s title-winning campaign last year.

Pocock battles New Zealand’s Richard McCaw for the title of the world’s best No.7.

The star pair could help attract a host of other talented players to the club for next season, boosting the Force’s chances of finally breaking through for a maiden finals appearance in 2013.