Western Force players returned to training following their Christmas break and welcomed a new addition to the squad with Wallabies front rower Salesi Ma'afu joining pre-season preparations in Perth.

Ma'afu went into the programme refreshed after featuring in Australia's World Cup campaign in New Zealand and was the starting tighthead against Wales in Cardiff on December 3 as the Wallabies completed their 2011 international season on a high.

The 125kg powerhouse has headed to Western Australia following 52 Super Rugby caps with the Brumbies and adds further experience and class to an impressive forward pack assembled at the Western Force.