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Force vs Stormers S12R10 @ NIB Stadium, Perth

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PaarlBok

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Rod McCall (65)
Ginga being picked by the Bokkies is a smart move. He and Goosen wont play for the Bokke now which is probably the smart and right way to let them develop to their full potential.
 
GaffaCHinO

GaffaCHinO

Peter Sullivan (51)
EMIRATES WESTERN FORCE MEDIA RELEASE
Thursday, 26 April 2012

The Emirates Western Force will welcome back dynamic winger Napolioni Nalaga from injury as they set themselves for a clash against leading South African side the Stormers in Perth on Saturday night.

The big Fijian International comes straight into the run-on side and his return is timely given a wrist injury to Cameron Shepherd which will sideline him for 6 weeks.

“Naps is very determined and eager to have an input into the second half of the season,” said Emirates Western Force Defence & Skills Coach Phil Blake.

“He is raring to go. We just need make the best use of his ability by getting him into the game, I have no doubt he can be a real force for us this weekend and for the remainder of the campaign.”

The only other change to the backs from the club’s last start is Samu Wara who has been named in the reserves after recovering from a hamstring strain.

In the forwards Wallaby Ben McCalman will start at No.8 with Matt Hodgson sliding to the six jersey, while Richard Brown will make his impact from the bench.

“Ben played some really nice minutes for us against the Waratahs a couple of weeks ago and we felt it was time to get him back into the run-on side,” Blake said.

“It’s a change-up that we felt would benefit us by having Poey (David Pocock) and Hodgo (Matt Hodgson) on the flanks and being able to call on Richard Brown to give us some real thrust at the back end of the game.”

Exciting young prop Salesi Manu is in line to make his Emirates Western Force and FxPro Super Rugby debut after being named as a substitute. A former Australian U20 and Aussie Schoolboys representative, Manu was recruited from Shute Shield side Warringah ahead of the 2012 season and previously played under Blake at Manly.

Following a bye the Emirates Western Force squad is refreshed and eager to make a strong statement against the high flying Stormers.

“We should be energised after the break and we need to make the most of our home ground support against one of the competitions best sides this season,” Blake said.

“Getting the job done this weekend is a matter of having our attitude right and so far this week the attitude at training has been spot on.”

Players unavailable for selection include Patrick Dellit who’ll miss after sustaining a chest injury in local club rugby last weekend while WA prop Kieran Longbottom has had surgery to a correct a disc bulge and is out for approximately 8 weeks. Sam Wykes, who was expected to return to action after overcoming an ankle injury, will unfortunately be sidelined for the remainder of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament at training late last week.

Emirates Western Force v Stormers
Saturday, 28 April 2012 at nib Stadium
Kick-off: 5.40pm (AWST)

1. Pek Cowan
2. Nathan Charles
3. Salesi Ma’afu
4. Toby Lynn
5. Nathan Sharpe
6. Matt Hodgson
7. David Pocock (Captain)
8. Ben McCalman
9. Brett Sheehan
10. David Harvey
11. Napolioni Nalaga
12. Winston Stanley
13. Nick Cummins
14. Rory Sidey
15. Alfie Mafi
Reserves
16. Elvis Taione
17. Salesi Manu
18. Phoenix Battye
19. Richard Brown
20. Josh Holmes
21. Ben Seymour
22. Samu Wara
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GaffaCHinO

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Peter Sullivan (51)
qwerty51 said:
So Cowan, Harvey and Ma'afu being injured were lies..

Only 3 players weren't available.
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Well both mafu and cowan both had scans on there knees during the week so i guess they are fine and Harvey was caried from training yesterday after rolling his ankle but looks like all 3 are ready to go...Dont be suprised is something changes between now and then though.
 
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Moono75

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Not a bad team on the park from the Force. They will give it a red hot go against the Stormers. One things for sure you can guarantee that Nalaga is going to see some ball....even if he has to pack down in the scrum. The shakles have been thrown off and we can see what the new coaching structure can do. This game could close right up if we get the predicted rain on Saturday afternoon. I can't recall ever having a wet game at NIB......except the odd self inflicted spilt beers. Interested to see each teams wet weather form and how they handle the conditions.

I'm also expecting a fight of some sort between these teams.......just something brewing....possibly started by Sheehan....
 
Blue

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Andrew Slack (58)
Expect the Stormers to play field position and back their defense. Low scoring affair. Goats to edge it. Just.
 
brokendown

brokendown

Bill McLean (32)
could be belting down tonight.Tactical kicking(or in the Force's case,the lack thereof)could be the deciding factor
 
The_Brown_Hornet

The_Brown_Hornet

John Eales (66)
It's raining lightly here at the moment, with it expected to increase as the day goes on. Could be the first Force game I've ever been to where it rains.
 
Ruggo

Ruggo

Mark Ella (57)
No logic at all but the Force have a canny habit of standing up well to the heavy weight sides. The Stormers won't get a win easy. Go get 'em Force.
 
whatty

whatty

Bob Loudon (25)
This won't be easy but as someone said this will be the difference between a good and great tour.
 
The_Brown_Hornet

The_Brown_Hornet

John Eales (66)
I think this game will tell us a bit about the mood of the playing group. If they front up and scrap hard, then I think we'll be OK next year. A poor performance will just add further fuel to a falling apart at the club.
 
No4918

No4918

John Hipwell (52)
Any ideas on the big signings eluded to at the start of the coverage this afternoon?
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Blue

Blue

Andrew Slack (58)
With all the positives in terms of signings and having just watched the warmups I reckon the Force by 7. That is a good pack.
 
Nusadan

Nusadan

Chilla Wilson (44)
Just placed a bet for total score of match to be under 35.5 with all the water on the ground...
 
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