Sharks v Force Leadup

[Darren]

And the squad to play the last game for Super 14 Rugby for the Force this year is:

1. Angus Scott
2. Tai McIsaac
3. David Fitter
4. John Welborn
5. Nathan Sharpe (c)
6. David Pusey
7. David Pocock
8. Scott Fava
9. Matt Henjak
10. Brock James
11. Digby Ioane
12. Scott Staniforth
13. Junior Pelesasa
14. Josh Graham
15. Cameron Shepherd

16. Luke Holmes
17. David Te Moana
18. Pat O'Connor
19. Luke Doherty
20. Chris O'Young
21. Lachlan MacKay
22. Haig Sare

[Burgs]

My humble opinion is, if the Brumbies win we will win.
Basically it will come down to the mental state of the Sharks as to if they can make the semis or not.
I expect the Force to come out firing and play some great rugby with a nothing to lose attitude however, it will depend on what type of Sharks turn up to play.
Brumbies win then Force by 10 with four try bonus to avoid the wooden spoon.
Brumbies lose then Sharks by less than seven and potentially two bonus points to the Force but leaving us in last.
I think either way it will be a high scorer.
GO THE FORCE!!!

[Darren]

Compare this with round 1. Only 7 players different to the first round, and 3 of those 7 out with injuries...

\ = Injured
* = Same Position
+ = Different Position
- = New Starter

\1. Gareth Hardy
\2. Brendan Cannon
*3. David Fitter
*4. John Welborn
*5. Nathan Sharpe (c).
*6. Luke Doherty
-7. Matt Hodgson
*8. Scott Fava (vc)
*9. Matt Henjak
-10. Scott Daruda
*11. Digby Ioane
+12. Lachlan MacKay
*13. Junior Pelesasa
+14. Scott Staniforth
\15. James Hilgendorf

-16. Tai McIsaac
+17. David Te Moana
+18. David Pusey
-19. Richard Brown
+20. Chris O'Young
+21. Josh Graham
+22. Cameron Shepherd

[Burgs]

Interesting to compare the Squads for the first and last fixtures to see how much change has occurred and how also we are starting to resemble the original plan again after twelve long rounds! Only six starters and two bench players in their original positions.
Round 1 left of the positional number, Round 14 to the right.

Gareth Hardy 1. Angus Scott
Brendan Cannon 2. Tai McIsaac
David Fitter 3. David Fitter
John Welborn 4. John Welborn
Nathan Sharpe (c) 5. Nathan Sharpe (c)
Luke Doherty 6. David Pusey
Matt Hodgson 7. David Pocock
Scott Fava (vc) 8. Scott Fava
Matt Henjak 9. Matt Henjak
Scott Daruda 10. Brock James
Digby Ioane 11. Digby Ioane
Lachlan MacKay 12. Scott Staniforth
Junior Pelesasa 13. Junior Pelesasa
Scott Staniforth 14. Josh Graham
James Hilgendorf 15. Cameron Shepherd

Tai McIsaac 16. Luke Holmes
David Te Moana 17. David Te Moana
David Pusey 18. Pat O'Connor
Richard Brown 19. Luke Doherty
Chris O'Young 20. Chris O'Young
Josh Graham 21. Lachlan MacKay
Cameron Shepherd 22. Haig Sare

[The EnForcer]

There is no doubt in my mind we are going to win.

[Burgs]

Great minds think alike Coach, beat me to it by a minute

[Darren]

I hear dim ones do too - lets hope it's the former...

[Shaun]

NO DOUBT FORCE R GOONA WIN! GO BOYS BONUS POINT! LETS FINISH WITH A BLAST! YEOW GO U FORCE!

[MysticBalls]

OK fellas, Crusaders have just put 30 points PD on Brumbies at 33-3.

This means GAME ON in DURBAN ! For the Sharks to reach semis, they need to WIN by 10 pts and get four tries! Who would've thought that in its first year of operation, the Force could be deciding who gets 4th posi.

Of course, what we want is FORCE to WIN with four tries, and so help Brumbies too (eh Rodent?)
[Brumbies may be a little concerned about Bulls getting win,4 tries and +26PD against Stormers too!]

[Shaun]

U no wot's gay? I use to support the Sharks! BUT GO U FORCE!

[MysticBalls]

Word to the wise Shaunmarn. I've only seen the 'gay' word used before the 'AFL' word on this site- which is called by some 'aerial ping pong' and has nothing to do with rugby fullbacks kicking the ball to each other to gain territory.
( Just joking Exile-before you get in a huff and need a hug!)

I have a queery, no sorry I'll make that a QUESTION though as to the likely guernseys for tonights game. I have noticed this year that when two teams with darkish strips play- one of them usually reverts to a lighter strip
(and no, I'm not talking about Full Monty's).

Will the Force have to use their alternative gold & black strip against the Sharks? Or can they wear their blue & black against the grey and black home team?

[Shaun]

Haha nice mysticballs... hopefully they play in their blue strip, tiz much better, they other strip just is not the same(obviously)...

[MysticBalls]

I agree Shaunmarn. If the refs say "You must play in your light strip!" "Rulz is rulz" Then Force can say

"'WE FORGOT TO BRING IT - SIR !" 8)

Then Sharks could say " Ve vill vair au leit shtrip - sir! "

Then Force will think - "Aha - now we have the advantage !"



( I have to get out more! )

[Shaun]

(yes indeed u must) lol jj man
ay don't u start dissin ma accent! lol