Western Force owner Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest has confirmed the club will return to Super Rugby as part of the condensed season to start in July.

Dismayed Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn says the suggestions a fall-out with Izack Rodda was behind his shock departure are off the mark.

Glasgow have farewelled Dave Rennie a month early, leaving the new Wallabies coach clear to direct all energy towards his Test job.

Wallaby Karmichael Hunt says a trans-Tasman version of Super Rugby makes most sense for next year, when he wants to play an 18th season of professional sport.

Queensland Reds skipper Liam Wright will focus on teammates committed to the team's cause after the exits of Izack Rodda, Harry Hockings and Isaac Lucas.

Wallabies back Reece Hodge has used the Super Rugby shutdown to work on his speed with former Fiji guru John Pryor, who has joined Australia's coaching team.