Marquee man David Hill and hooker Ryan Tyrrell will make their run-on debuts for the Emirates Western Force in Sunday’s week five Investec Bank Super 14 fixture against the Reds in Brisbane.

Hill's inclusion allows the in-form James O’Connor to slide out to inside centre, with Mitch Inman squeezed out of the XV. A former All Black, Hill has been reunited with his former coach at the Chiefs, John Mitchell, and is well accustomed to Mitchell’s style of play.

Tyrrell, who has played for the Rockingham Rugby Club since he was a junior, replaces Pek Cowan in the starting side, as Cowan has battled a niggling injury over the bye week. Tyrrell’s inclusion is the only change in the front row, with props Nic Henderson and Tim Fairbrother named to start, with Matt Dunning on the bench.

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The upcoming match on Saturday 20 March against the NSW Waratahs is Ladies Day in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA.

As part of the Western Forces' fundraising efforts this year, a limited edition Ladies Day commemorative cap has been produced and Western Force members and supporters are encouraged to purchase these to help support BCFWA and also for their chance to win some fantastic prizes at the game!

On match day the hat will work like a raffle ticket, in that by purchasing and wearing your cap to the game you are a chance to be picked out of the crowd for prizes such as Force merchandise, tickets to other home games throughout the season, a chance to take part in the half time activity and win some Burswood vouchers.

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The Emirates Western Force put up a brave fight against a red-hot Chiefs outfit, but it was the Waikato side that took the victory to extend their unbeaten start to the season.

An improved Emirates Western Force battled hard until the final whistle at ME Bank Stadium in Perth tonight, however the attacking prowess of the visitors saw them run out 37-19 winners.

The Force trailed by just 13-12 early in the second half, but the Chiefs showed their strength in the backline to cross four times to one.

There was drama prior to kick off when a power surge at the stadium knocked out the lights and delayed kick off momentarily, but referee Jaco Peyper soon had the game underway.

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Rugby supporters will get their fill of news and behind the scenes action following a new partnership between the Emirates Western Force and Channel Nine and WIN Television.

The two year agreement has significant benefits for the Emirates Western Force who’ll gain exposure through one of the state’s leading media outlets.

“Channel Nine and WIN Television are delighted to be joining the Emirates Western Force as a major media partner for the next two Super 14 seasons,” said Ian McRae, General Manager of Channel Nine and WIN Television in Perth.

“Nine News will cover all major team and player announcements and Channel Nine will be Perth’s ‘Home of Rugby’ heading into the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

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