Western Force coach Michael Foley says the return of skipper Matt Hodgson will provide much-needed leadership as the team attempts to end their eight-match Super Rugby losing run.
Hodgson will play his first game of the season in Friday night’s clash with the Chiefs in New Zealand.
The 33-year-old underwent hamstring surgery during the pre-season, but Foley says Hodgson is now fit and raring to go.