Western Force 2017

[Rugbynutter39]

Thank Goodness Jono Lance looking like back from injury....Most Oz rugby supporters want the Force to do well this season (read like me) as most realise having Force around important for national game status for Rugby in this country and growth of the game.....and Jono Lance provides key depth for a critical position......

Would love to see the Force kick arse this season...

 

[GaffaCHinO]

This is the starting team to play the Rebels on Monday how's the backline!
Western Force v Melbourne Rebels
Monday, 6 February at 5:30pm (3:30pm AWST)
Bond University

Pek Cowan
Heath Tessmann
Shambeckler Vui
Matt Philip
Ross Haylett-Petty
Kane Koteka
Richard Hardwick
Brynard Stander
Ryan Louwrens
Jono Lance
Chance Peni
Bill Meakes
Curtis Rona
Luke Morahan
Dane Haylett-Petty

 

[todd4]

That would be my first choice backline. I hope they are able to gel as a combo pretty quick.

 

[amirite]

I rate Matt Phillip. Probably not as your key set piece lock though.

With your locks and Shambeckler, who's a bit green, you might battle at scrum time.

 

[TOCC]

Great to see Lance back, need a quality 5/8 to make the most of those outside backs


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[NTT]

Matwijow has had neck surgery after a training injury and will miss the whole season.

 

[NTT]

https://thewest.com.au/sport/rugby-union/forward-spots-open-at-western-force-ng-b88376364z

Article about Force Forwards injuries.

 

[Slim 293]

Matwijow and Cottrell both out for the season..........

Naisarani should see plenty of game time.

 

[dru]

Matwijow has had neck surgery after a training injury and will miss the whole season.

WTF?

Matwijou was awesome for the Reds lasr year, just got to feel for the bloke here.

 

[TOCC]

Very disappointing for him



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[NTT]

Cottrell is out with the same injury that kept him out of the NRC.

 

[MACCA]

Cottrell is out with the same injury that kept him out of the NRC.

What injury is that and what is the down time expected to be


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[Marcelo]

I can't see te NRC, so what's the real level of Naisarani?

 

[amirite]

I can't see te NRC, so what's the real level of Naisarani?

He's very damaging in contact, if he gets his fitness and detail work to a professional standard he'll be handy.

 

[RugbyReg]

I can't see te NRC, so what's the real level of Naisarani?

I reckon we are seeing through the Tens that he's worth a shot at super rugby. Very good work rate.

 

[Tomikin]

Matt Hodgson just did his hammy in the tens

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[Forcefield]

Matt Hodgson just did his hammy in the tens

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That is a bugger- but I feel like it was going to happen to the old warhorse in the first few weeks anyway. I wonder if they will use Dickie Hardwick or Kane Koteka to replace him.

 

[The_Brown_Hornet]

Damn. I'd love to see Hardwick in there, but I'm a Uni man so I would say that.

 

[Lee Grant]

Hi guys - we are still looking for a few people to write on Western Force previews and match reviews and especially Sandgropers, because we have only one WA writer at the moment.

Just one week - writing the preview and match report for the same week - is all we ask.

But you don't have to be a local to help out - we have many out-of-state people who have already volunteered.

Thanks everybody; just send me a convo - or just mention it here - and I will give you the details.
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[RugbyReg]

Gaffachino has stuck his hand up to help.


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