They may be winless but there's no chance of the Western Force ambushing the NSW Waratahs in Friday night's Super Rugby AU clash on the Gold Coast.
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie insists Rob Simmons remains firmly in his plans despite the 100-Test lock departing for Europe later this year.
Waratahs coach Rob Penney has made minimal changes to a Waratahs side chasing just its second win of Super Rugby AU and still reeling from when the Reds visited Sydney last month.
Simmons has more than 150 Super Rugby appearances under his belt across stints with the Queensland Reds and NSW Waratahs.
London Irish have developed a liking for recruiting high profile Australians and Rob Simmons is set to arrive at the Premiership club in October.
Waratahs captain Rob Simmons admits he has found his first few weeks in the job tough, but insists his side can turn their fortunes around.
Archetypal team man Rob Simmons will hit a 100-Test milestone in the low-key fashion he favours when the Wallabies complete their Rugby World Cup pool duties against Georgia, but they'll have to do it without captain Michael Hooper.
Wallabies lock Rob Simmons has extended his stay at the NSW Waratahs after signing a contract extension with Rugby Australia and New South Wales Rugby Union.