Andrew Forrest

Forrest launches rugby competition

Forrest is in negotiations with the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) to ensure players who compete in his competition will also be eligible to play Super Rugby and represent the Wallabies.

The billionaire's actions come after his beloved Western Force were cut from Super Rugby.

Forrest hopes to have six teams in the competition, which is expected to start early next August.

He said it would be in the ARU's best interests to allow Wallabies players to feature in the new competition as well as Super Rugby.