Brandon Paenga-Amosa

Brandon Paenga-Amosa, born on 25 December 1995, is an Australian forward who joined the Western Force in 2023, bringing Test-match pedigree to the Perth-based side. Primarily a hooker, he is valued for his work in the set piece and his strong, direct ball-carrying, qualities that make him a key operator in the tight exchanges. The defining moment of his career to date came in 2020, when he made his debut for the Wallabies against New Zealand, an experience that underlined his standing in the Australian game. His arrival at the Force added grit and experience to a forward pack building towards greater competitiveness in Super Rugby. Reliable at the lineout and willing in the loose, Paenga-Amosa offers the kind of physical presence that anchors a front row. His combination of international experience and uncompromising forward play makes him an important figure for the Force, both as a performer in the set piece and as a senior head within a developing squad.