World Cup-winning centre Jaque Fourie is set to make a playing return to rugby for the Force.

The 34-year-old announced his retirement in 2017, but according to Rapport, he received an offer to play for the Force in the new Indo Pacific Rugby Championship bankrolled by tycoon Andrew Forrest.

Fourie is reportedly waiting on the finalised paperwork before his participation in the competition is confirmed.

Another former Springbok, Ryan Kankowski, is also set to join the Force in the competition.

Forrest has revealed that over 250 elite players across the world have been contacted to partake in the rebel tournament.

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