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Western Force Press Release (edited) The Western Force has continued their recruitment drive for the 2012 season by adding young outside back Jordan Rapana to their squad. Rapana heads west after recently returning to Australia following a two year religious mission in the UK while he also...

This is Adam Byrnes' name in Cyrillic: Адам Бырне #justsaying

So, Tom Hockings and Jono Jenkins have both been released by the Force. (Shiggins: Ripia can play in the centres and at fullback)

ARU Press Release - the legendary Brock. ARU Mourns the Passing of David Brockhoff Australian Rugby is today mourning the passing of one of the greats of the game; former Wallaby player and then coach David (Dave) Brockhoff. A Wallaby flanker through 26 matches, including eight Tests...

Oh, might as well throw the Force team up if you haven't seen it yet. BTW it's Round 18. Melbourne Rebels v Western Force Friday, 17 June 2011 at AAMI Park, Melbourne Kick-off: 5.40pm (AWST) / 7.40pm (AEST) 1. Kieran Longbottom 2. Nathan Charles 3. Matt Dunning 4...

Western Force v Queensland Reds Saturday, 11 June 2011 at nib Stadium Perth Kick-off: 8.05pm (AWST) 10.05pm (AEST) 1. Kieran Longbottom 2. Nathan Charles 3. Matt Dunning 4. Sam Wykes 5. Nathan Sharpe 6. Matt Hodgson 7. David Pocock 8. Richard Brown 9. Brett Sheehan 10. James...

Link said this morning that JOC (James O'Connor) isn't coming to the Reds http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/oconnor-poised-to-resign-with-force-20110608-1frvh.html Likewise the Brumbies: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-union/oconnor-tells-suitors-hes-staying-put/2188465.aspx

I've readied a draft blog post but I'm not going to publish it until we get something a bit more concrete. Egg on face?

JOC (James O'Connor) said (an hour ago) that he hasn't made a decision yet. Nick Stiles confirms that they don't know whether he's staying or not.

Mainly fine, 9-14C, some wind.

Highlanders v Western Force Friday, 3 June 2011 at Carisbrook Stadium, Dunedin (New Zealand) Kick-off: 3.35pm (AWST) 5.35 (AEST) 1. Kieran Longbottom 2. Nathan Charles 3. Tim Fairbrother 4. Sam Wykes 5. Nathan Sharpe (Captain) 6. Matt Hodgson 7. David Pocock 8. Ben McCalman 9...

Hurricanes v Western Force Friday, 27 May 2011 at FMG Stadium, Palmerston North (New Zealand) Kick-off: 3.35pm (AWST) 1. Kieran Longbottom 2. Nathan Charles 3. Tim Fairbrother 4. Sam Wykes 5. Nathan Sharpe (Captain) 6. Matt Hodgson 7. David Pocock 8. Ben McCalman 9. Mark Swanepoel 10. James...

Lots of combo's to cover incl Hodgson to 7 if need be & Wykes to 6, Hockings to lock, McCalman etc.

Maybe the Force need to buy (and develop) some better players?

Hurricanes named: Cory Jane, Andre Taylor, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Hosea Gear, Aaron Cruden, Chris Eaton, Victor Vito (captain), Jack Lam, Faifili Levave, James Broadhurst, Jeremy Thrush, Neemia Tialata, Dane Coles, John Schwalger. Reserves: Andrew Hore, Jacob Ellison, Bryn Evans, Mark...

The proof is in the pudding. Reds = winning, Suncorp = best crowd ever. No doubt I'll be there consuming vast quantities of over-priced beverage to bump up the numbers (and the profits for all, accordingly).

The weather in Palmerston North looks like it'll be wet and the temp about 11C. Usual Kiwi conditions at this time of year. So ten man rugby will probably be the go. The Canes name their team today but it looks like a backline of Weepu, Cruden, Nonu, Conrad Smith, Gear, Andre Taylor and...

Yep, or maybe Swanepoel - he plays some club rugby at 10.

From their website: The Western Force has been forced into a major backline reshuffle with James O’Connor, Willie Ripia, Brett Sheehan and Gene Fairbanks all ruled out of the club’s match against the Hurricanes on Friday evening in Palmerston North. O’Connor has had several niggles over...

However, this weekend you might be proved wrong......