Sunday 2 April Hurricanes v Force
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Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Hurricanes named to take on the Western Force:
1. Pouri Rakete-Stones
2. Dane Coles ©
3. Tyrel Lomax
4. James Blackwell
5. Dominic Bird
6. Devan Flanders
7. Du’Plessis Kirifi
8. Brayden Iose
9. Jamie Booth
10. Brett Cameron
11. Salesi Rayasi
12. Jordie Barrett
13. Bailyn Sullivan
14. Daniel Sinkinson *
15. Harry Godfrey
Replacements:
16. Hame Faiva
17. Tevita Mafileo
18. Owen Franks
19. TK Howden
20. Peter Lakai
21. Cameron Roigard
22. Riley Higgins
23. Kini Naholo
* Denotes debut
Interesting to see Godfrey, Hawkes Bay U20 player getting start at 15, Riley Higgins and Lakai on bench so plenty of young talent being given a chance. Moorby and Proctor who have both been bloody good been given a breather, thought Proctor who has been busy as would get a breather, and no they not AB breaks. Weather is forecast for showers.
1. Pouri Rakete-Stones
2. Dane Coles ©
3. Tyrel Lomax
4. James Blackwell
5. Dominic Bird
6. Devan Flanders
7. Du’Plessis Kirifi
8. Brayden Iose
9. Jamie Booth
10. Brett Cameron
11. Salesi Rayasi
12. Jordie Barrett
13. Bailyn Sullivan
14. Daniel Sinkinson *
15. Harry Godfrey
Replacements:
16. Hame Faiva
17. Tevita Mafileo
18. Owen Franks
19. TK Howden
20. Peter Lakai
21. Cameron Roigard
22. Riley Higgins
23. Kini Naholo
* Denotes debut
Interesting to see Godfrey, Hawkes Bay U20 player getting start at 15, Riley Higgins and Lakai on bench so plenty of young talent being given a chance. Moorby and Proctor who have both been bloody good been given a breather, thought Proctor who has been busy as would get a breather, and no they not AB breaks. Weather is forecast for showers.
Tazzmania
Bob Loudon (25)
From the Western Force Website:
Six changes named to starting XV to take on Hurricanes
In the final leg of the three-week New Zealand tour, the Western Force has named six changes to the starting line-up for the Round 6 clash with the Hurricanes in Palmerston North.
Captain Wells and Wallaby Fainga'a have both been ruled out of Sunday's match due to prolonged Achilles concerns and will return home to recover.
Simon Cron's side is determined to bounce back for their final run across the Tasman, enlisting youth to lead the team. Scrum-half Gareth Simpson has been named matchday captain, with emerging leaders Stewart and Williams call-up as vice-captains.
Cron attests to Simpson's leadership qualities displayed across the ditch, complimenting his communication capabilities.
"We've been watching Gareth now for some time; one thing that was obvious in the 'A' games is that he's an excellent leader. He's got clear, precise communication; he focuses on the game and sits in a position where he can connect to both the backs and forwards. So we do want a lot of communication out of Gareth. All those things add up to the fact that he's the perfect captain for us this weekend. He's excited, the boys are excited and have got behind him. So an overall really good opportunity for him," Cron claims.
"We've had a lot of changes forced upon us through injury. Therefore, one of the things we're trying to do this week is to keep as many combinations as we can together."
Tom Robertson returns to the front row having missed last week's clash with the Blues while recovering from a head knock sustained against the Highlanders in Round 4. Tom Horton starts at hooker with Marley Pearce possibly earning his possible second cap after his debut match last Sunday. Cron states the competition in the front row is needed and is excited to see what Pearce can produce in his second hit out.
"Wagner was really good last week. He came on after ten minutes against the Highlanders and then effectively played a large number of minutes again in Auckland. I thought he was outstanding. But at the moment, what we've decided to do is give Marley another touch of Super Rugby. There are a couple of aspects that he's working on from the last game that we're excited to see. So that gives Wags a small break and Marley an opportunity to run on from the bench."
Hamish Stewart regains his role at flyhalf after a late withdrawal saw Hegarty sidelined last match with back spasms. Hegarty has been cleared and will come on at 22.
After being named in the finishers last match, Kuenzle to is set to start in the midfield (12) and Wanneroo product Ollie Callan will line up in the back row at openside flanker.
Feleti Kaitu'u joins the matchday 23, and homegrown talent Jackson Pugh is poised for his return in the number 20 jersey.
Six changes named to starting XV to take on Hurricanes
In the final leg of the three-week New Zealand tour, the Western Force has named six changes to the starting line-up for the Round 6 clash with the Hurricanes in Palmerston North.
Captain Wells and Wallaby Fainga'a have both been ruled out of Sunday's match due to prolonged Achilles concerns and will return home to recover.
Simon Cron's side is determined to bounce back for their final run across the Tasman, enlisting youth to lead the team. Scrum-half Gareth Simpson has been named matchday captain, with emerging leaders Stewart and Williams call-up as vice-captains.
Cron attests to Simpson's leadership qualities displayed across the ditch, complimenting his communication capabilities.
"We've been watching Gareth now for some time; one thing that was obvious in the 'A' games is that he's an excellent leader. He's got clear, precise communication; he focuses on the game and sits in a position where he can connect to both the backs and forwards. So we do want a lot of communication out of Gareth. All those things add up to the fact that he's the perfect captain for us this weekend. He's excited, the boys are excited and have got behind him. So an overall really good opportunity for him," Cron claims.
"We've had a lot of changes forced upon us through injury. Therefore, one of the things we're trying to do this week is to keep as many combinations as we can together."
Tom Robertson returns to the front row having missed last week's clash with the Blues while recovering from a head knock sustained against the Highlanders in Round 4. Tom Horton starts at hooker with Marley Pearce possibly earning his possible second cap after his debut match last Sunday. Cron states the competition in the front row is needed and is excited to see what Pearce can produce in his second hit out.
"Wagner was really good last week. He came on after ten minutes against the Highlanders and then effectively played a large number of minutes again in Auckland. I thought he was outstanding. But at the moment, what we've decided to do is give Marley another touch of Super Rugby. There are a couple of aspects that he's working on from the last game that we're excited to see. So that gives Wags a small break and Marley an opportunity to run on from the bench."
Hamish Stewart regains his role at flyhalf after a late withdrawal saw Hegarty sidelined last match with back spasms. Hegarty has been cleared and will come on at 22.
After being named in the finishers last match, Kuenzle to is set to start in the midfield (12) and Wanneroo product Ollie Callan will line up in the back row at openside flanker.
Feleti Kaitu'u joins the matchday 23, and homegrown talent Jackson Pugh is poised for his return in the number 20 jersey.
Mr Pilfer
Alex Ross (28)
Big game, not just as a team but with Eddie naming his squad this is the last chance for anyone to impress.
Hard to see any force players making a wallabies squad other than Robertson. Rodda if he wasn’t injured. Fainga'a slipping down the order.
Anstee possibly a bolter but unlikely.
Hard to see any force players making a wallabies squad other than Robertson. Rodda if he wasn’t injured. Fainga'a slipping down the order.
Anstee possibly a bolter but unlikely.
Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
They let in 14 points in the first 7 minutes, I can't see how you can call that great