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Western Force: Cameron Shepherd, Alfie Mafi, Nick Cummins, Gene Fairbanks, David Smith, James O'Connor, Brett Sheehan, Ben McCalman, Matt Hodgson, Richard Brown, Nathan Sharpe (c), Sam Wykes, Tim Fairbrother, Nathan Charles, Pek Cowan. Res: Ben Whittaker, Kieran Longbottom, Tom Hockings, Tevita...

Force Press Release (so the mail was true then?): Emirates Western Force prop Tim Fairbrother will finish up his Super Rugby career in Perth at the end of this season and head to England to play for London based side Harlequins in the Aviva Premiership. Fairbrother moved to Perth in 2009...

Stormers v Emirates Western Force Saturday, 26 March 2011 at Newlands, Cape Town Kick-off: 9.05pm (AWST) Western Force: 1. Pek Cowan 2. Ben Whittaker 3. Tim Fairbrother 4. Sam Wykes 5. Nathan Sharpe (c) 6. Richard Brown 7. Matt Hodgson (vc) 8. Ben McCalman 9. Brett Sheehan 10. James O'Connor...

FYI "Wallabies winger Lachie Turner is the latest player to recommit to Australian Rugby, extending his association by an additional two years. The 24-year-old flyer, who has also re-signed with the NSW Waratahs, has appeared in 14 Tests since making his debut against France at Brisbane...

I think they should consider putting him at inside centre and retain JO'C at 10. He's played in that position before. Fairbanks has done OK but he's no world beater. JO'C's been the best Aussie No 10 exponent so far in Super Rugby.

Force: Cameron Shepherd, Alfi Mafi, Nick Cummins, Gene Fairbanks, David Smith, James O’Connor, Brett Sheehan, Ben McCalman, Richard Brown, Matt Hodgson, Nathan Sharpe, Sam Wykes, Tim Fairbrother, Ben Whittaker, Pek Cowan. Reserves: Nathan Charles, Kieran Longbottom, Tom Hockings...

Lions: Jaco Taute, Lionel Mapoe, Jannie Boshoff, Waylon Murray, Michael Killian, Elton Jantjies, Rory Kockott, Warren Whiteley, Josh Strauss, Derick Minnie, Franco van der Merwe (capt.), Wikus van Heerden, Patric Cilliers, Bandise Maku, JC Janse van Rensburg. Replacements: Martin Bezuidenhout...

Nice little earner for a 'retired' ref Bruce? And he probably gets to stay at the Hilton with all expenses paid for a couple of nights (+ business class flights). Would be interesting to see how much the TMO is actually paid for the gig?

I don't think there'll be too much doubt as to who will win this one, unless there's an upset based on jet lag, complacency or too much focus on next week. Or all of the above....

Blues team announced: 1. Tony Woodcock 2. Keven Mealamu 3. Charlie Faumuina 4. Anthony Boric 5. Ali Williams 6. Jerome Kaino 7. Daniel Braid 8. Chris Lowrey 9. Toby Morland 10. Luke McAlister 11. Rene Ranger 12. Benson Stanley 13. Jared Payne 14. Joe Rokocoko 15. Isaia Toeava Reserves...

2011 Super Rugby – Week 4 Western Force v Blues Saturday, 12 March 2011 at nib Stadium, Perth Kick-off: 7.05pm (WA) 9.05 (QLD) 10.05 (NSW/ACT/VIC) 1. Pek Cowan 2. Ben Whittaker 3. Tim Fairbrother 4. Sam Wykes 5. Nathan Sharpe 6. Richard Brown 7. Matt Hodgson 8. Ben McCalman...

Coach seems more interested in getting home to 'broTown and the Hurricanes challenge next week rather than Saturday's game?

You'll notice that he's a five eighth, not a centre. Does that suggest Ripia will be out for some time yet? A lot of people rate him up here in Queensland. From the press release: Emirates Western Force Coach Richard Graham has moved to bolster the club’s backs by offering a short term...

Titans: Doug Asiata (Ipswich Grammar) Storm: Kirisome Auva'a (Ipswich Grammar)

Force Press Release says: "Western Force flanker David Pocock is set to spend between four to six weeks on the sidelines after scans revealed a medial ligament strain in his injured right knee. Pocock was sidelined early in the first half of the club’s match against the Sharks last...

Force team announced. Only one change - Dunning for Longbottom (injured). 2011 Super Rugby – Week 3 Emirates Western Force v Sharks Saturday, 5 March 2010 at nib Stadium 7.05pm AWST 1. Pek Cowan 2. Ben Whittaker 3. Tim Fairbrother 4. Ben McCalman 5. Nathan Sharpe 6. Matt Hodgson...

If JO'C continues to be a success at No 10, I wonder whether they'll countenance Ripia at 12 (where he's played before)? Fairbanks did a solid job against the Reds but they'll want their marquee signing on the park, whenever that'll be. Shepherd might also be a factor in that equation?

I think we had one too many on the show the other night. There were 5 + the guest. This sort of came about accidentally. Four is probably the optimum without people getting confused as to who is who. Nevertheless, if you listen to it weekly I'd imagine you'd get to know the voices and who is...

It's going to be about 33C in Brisbane today. It's currently as humid as hell. Some tired boys out there?

Lower grader with the Roosters, Storm & Tigers between 2003 - 2008. I haven't seen him play for Manly (others will have knowledge of that) but the reports I've seen have been good. Not a huge guy - 103kgs 187cm (6'2" for us old guys). He's 27 so no spring chicken. I suspect he's pretty physical...