Former Wallabies prop Matt Dunning has received the all-clear from his wife to spend another Super rugby season at the Western Force.

Dunning's wife and two children remained in Sydney when he moved to Western Australia late last year and the 31-year-old had considered a move back east to be reunited with his family after just one season with the Force.

But the 115kg powerhouse, who made 11 appearances for the Force last season, will extend his stay in Perth after resisting the temptation to link up with new Super 15 franchise Melbourne Rebels.

"There are plenty of people in other jobs that do it a lot tougher than we will so in the end we were happy to do the same thing next year," Dunning said of his family situation.

"I was really happy with the Force last season.

"The first half of the year was tough with so many injuries to contend with but the second half of the season you could see the potential of the team.

"They are a good bunch of guys and I was keen to come back again.

"If we can stay relatively injury-free, I'm sure we can have a good crack at it next year."

Dunning was disappointed not to make the Wallabies squad for Tests against Fiji, England and Ireland, but hasn't given up hope of again representing Australia.

Force rugby manager Mitch Hardy said he expected Dunning to improve further with another season in Perth.

"Matt made a solid contribution to the squad in his first season and having a second year here will, I think, really see him flourish in the environment," Hardy said.

"He is pleased with how we've looked after him and managed his body and has enjoyed the opportunities that we've been able to offer him through the rugby programmes established in the west."

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