Irish openside flanker Daly, 27, has signed on a two-year deal. The back-rower has previously spent several seasons with Munster in the United Rugby Championship and has experience with the Ireland 7s team and played at the 2018 World Cup U20 Championship for Ireland.<\/p>\n
Force head coach Simon Cron said: \u201cJack has had a full pre-season with us. He has a lot of respect from the players around his work ethic and approach to the game.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s a genuine on-ball seven and we\u2019ve liked what we\u2019ve seen from him. He\u2019ll allow us to grow depth in that position with Carlo Tizzano and Kane Koteka also as options.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jack Daly in action in pre-season<\/p>\n
Tongan tighthead prop Epenisa initially joined the Force Academy, having impressed playing for Manawatu in the National Provincial Championship. His scrum strength helped the Force\u2019s pushover try in their opening trial win over the Queensland Reds.<\/p>\n
2026 SIX-GAME FORCE MEMBERSHIPS ARE ON SALE FROM $145 PER ADULT AND $59 PER JUNIOR<\/a><\/p>\n Following Tiaan Tauakipulu\u2019s retirement in December, Epenisa has been upgraded from his Academy contract for 2026 and signed on for a further two seasons after that.<\/p>\n Cron said: \u201cMisi showed some beautiful green shoots with Manawatu over there. Watching footage of him, we were really impressed with his scrum shape.<\/p>\n \u201cWe thought we\u2019d get him over here and give him an opportunity to see how he went with the players. He\u2019s fitted in really well. He\u2019s a good strong body. He\u2019s got really good scrum shape. We think he\u2019ll be a perfect addition to the team.\u201d<\/p>\n Ex-Australia Sevens representative Palmer has penned a deal for the 2026 season. The speedy winger previously spent time at the ACT Brumbies, playing a key role in their Super Rugby Men\u2019s Under-19 title in 2022. More recently, he was part of the Eastern Suburbs’ 2025 Shute Shield Grand Final side.<\/p>\n Cron said: \u201cHenry has been under a train-and-trial contract for us in the pre-season. He\u2019s got some real X-factor with his speed. He\u2019s the perfect guy in our environment because he does a lot of work away from the field around trying to plan and prepare for his performance on the field.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve been really impressed by his professionalism and that combined with his X-factor, we see him as a guy who has potential to play Super Rugby on the wing.\u201d<\/p>\n The trio\u2019s additions come with eight days until the Force\u2019s 2026 Swyftx Super Rugby Pacific season opener against the ACT Brumbies at HBF Park on Saturday 14 February. Tickets and Memberships are on sale now via Ticketmaster<\/a>.<\/p>\nMisinale Epenisa in action in pre-season<\/p>\n
Henry Palmer in action during Super Rugby AUS<\/p>\n