THERE is mounting speculation Western Force coach Richard Graham has been released from duty for the rest of the Super Rugby season.
It is understood Force players were unhappy about Graham's decision to defect to the Queensland Reds next year and took their grievances to management today.
Assistant coach Phil Blake is expected to act as the Force's interim coach for the rest of the season.
Graham announced onTuesday that he had accepted an approach to coach the Reds with Ewen McKenzie moving to a director of coaching role.