Force hoping James O'Connor proves difference in showdown with Stormers

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Super 14



Force hoping James O'Connor proves difference in showdown with Stormers

April 02, 2010
Western Force welcome back Wallabies David Pocock and Richard Brown but it's the return of James O'Connor to fullback that could prove a secret weapon against the Stormers.
Pocock, who is back after a six-week layoff with a thumb injury, said O'Connor's move from No. 12 to No. 15 could prove decisive against arguably the form team of the competition.

The South Africans have lost just one match this year and sit second on the ladder behind the Bulls. They also possess the best defence in the competition.

"The Stormers have a very strong kick-chase game and don't let you into their territory much at all," Pocock said.

"It is a big focus for us to secure that kicked ball and do something with it. We all know how exciting 'Rabbit' can be, so we have to work hard to seize those moments."

Pocock said he was a "frustrated" onlooker as the Force crashed to six straight losses but believed the side had improved dramatically in recent weeks. They lost narrowly to both New South Wales and the Bulls.

"Our defence has been very good but we've shot ourselves in the foot in attack," Pocock said.

"We have to be better in that area and give it a shot. If I can cause some trouble at the breakdown, who knows what can happen?"

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...002381,00.html

[Man In Black]

There is no I in team, but there are five I's in individual brilliance

[Darren]

There's no i in team, but there is an i in meat pie, and meat is an anagram of team...

[brokendown gunfighter]

O'Connor at fullback is hardly a SECRET weapon

[jombi]

Force by 17, with a 4 try bonus point.

[Man In Black]

There's no i in team, but there is an i in meat pie, and meat is an anagram of team...

There's no I in meat though

[blueandblack]

There's no I in meat though

there isnt usually meat in a pie either.

[James]

There is no I in team, but there are five I's in individual brilliance

There is no I in team buts there are four I's in It's definitely not cool to quote Wendell Sailor

[Man In Black]

There is no I in team buts there are four I's in It's definitely not cool to quote Wendell Sailor

Wendell stole it from me. He isn't smart enough to work that out for himself

[robyn <3]

I fancy a win by 12, personally

Mmmm... pie....

[ozhammy]

Have gone to each game this season fancying a win...

Same again today...with tries!!

Stand up for the Western Force

[SNOB]

Have gone to each game this season fancying a win...

Same again today...with tries!!

Stand up for the Western Force

Same as you man. This is the one! I hope!

[todd4]

There is no I in team, but there are five I's in individual brilliance

There is no I in 'there' as in;

"Up front THERE oughta be a man in black"

[Man In Black]

Thanks old boy
Fixed
Aplogies to the students of English

[todd4]

Thanks old boy
Fixed
Aplogies to the students of English

My pleasure, Rex...