Force Squad v Dragons on 13 February 2016

[The InnFORCEr]

Force squad named to take on Asia Pacific Dragons in Final Pre-season Clash at McGillivray Oval

The Western Force has named a 29-man squad for their final pre-season clash for 2016, against Asia Pacific Dragons at McGillivray Oval this Saturday, 13 February.

The Force will be hunting back-to-back victories on Saturday, after a strong 28-0 showing against the Hurricanes in Gosford last week.

The squad will be bolstered by the return of captain Matt Hodgson, as well as veteran scrumhalf Alby Mathewson, who will look forward to the opportunity to get a game under their belt heading into round one, and settle into the Force's new attacking style of play.

The match kicks off at 5:00PM with gates opening at 4:00PM, so be sure to get down early and ‘Fill the Hill’ to cheer the Force to victory!

Tickets are available both at the gate and at a discounted rate online at the link below, children under 17 get in free with a paying adult!


Western Force (Team):

1. Pek Cowan
2. Nathan Charles
3. Guy Millar
4. Steve Mafi
5. Adam Coleman
6. Brynard Stander
7. Matt Hodgson (C)
8. Angus Cottrell
9. Alby Mathewson
10. Jono Lance
11. Albert Nikoro
12. Kyle Godwin
13. Marcel Brache
14. Luke Morahan
15. Dane Haylett-Petty

Reserves
16. Heath Tessmann
17. Chris Heiberg
18. Jermaine Ainsley
19. Ross Haylett-Petty
20. Chris Alcock
21. Richard Hardwick
22. Kane Koteka
23. Ian Prior
24. Peter Grant
25. Solomoni Rasolea
26. Ammon Matuauto
27. Semisi Masirewa
28. Maalonga Konelio
29. Rory Walton

Event Information:

Western Force V Asia Pacific Dragons

Saturday, 13th February, McGillivray Oval (UWA Sports Park)

Gates open 4pm, Kick off 5pm



Adults – Gate price $15 (online $10)

Concession – Gate price $10 (online $5)*

Juniors under 17 free with paying adult.

[palitu]

what are our thoughts on Morahan still on the wing - he never set the world on fire there last year (or even in the ocean blue). My thoughts is get one of the newer blokes in there.

but which one?

[G_Beard]

Morahan still one of the quickest wings in the business.
Just about every time he got the ball it was a try scored.
Yes he got rolled by Savea and Niayaravoyo, but looking at last years season which wings coming up against those 2 didn't.
If his is fit, he is a starter in my 15.

[Loose Cannon]

I must be going mad but I cannot find a link to buy tickets online.

Has anyone got one? I'm a bit computer stupid i think!

[maelkann]

http://www.eventopia.co/event/Wester...Dragons/317408

[WFDom]

Anyone know if they streaming this one?

[palitu]

Morahan still one of the quickest wings in the business.
Just about every time he got the ball it was a try scored.
Yes he got rolled by Savea and Niayaravoyo, but looking at last years season which wings coming up against those 2 didn't.
If his is fit, he is a starter in my 15.

fair enough - top try scorer with 5 for last year.

[SNOB]

Anyone know who's playing for the Dragons?

[Sheikh]

This page from Palmyra's website http://www.palmyrarugby.com.au/news/...e-1564529.html gives the following squad:

Props
Pingi Talaapitaga - Bay of Plenty ITM / Highlanders
George Bower - Otago ITM
Marcel Renata - Auckland ITM / Maori All Blacks
Freddy Burke - NRC Brisbane

Hookers
Michael Lea - Counties ITM
Gafa Su’a - Counties ITM

Locks
Isaac Ross - NTT Comms / All Blacks
Ben Nee-Nee - Auckland ITM
Adaam Ross - Mid Canterbury

Back Row
Pau Halafihi - Wellington ITM
Radike Samo - Australia
Sione Misiloi - North Harbour ITM
Hadleigh May - NZ U20s
Hale T-Pole - Tonga

Half Back
Jimmy Cowan - Tasman / All Blacks
Ellery Wilson - Hawkes Bay ITM

FlyHalf
Bryn Gatland - North Harbour ITM
Latiume Fosita - Tonga RWC 2015

Midfield
Cardif Vaega - Counties ITM / Hurricanes
Seilala Mapusua - Kamaishi / Samoa
Roy Kinikinilau - Wellington / NZ 7s

Outside backs
Shannan Chase - Hawkes Bay ITM
Jojo Lilidamu - NTT Docomo / Japan 7s
Junior Ngaluafe - Southland ITM

Co-Head Coaches:
Steve Jackson, Head Coach - North Harbour
Danny Lee, Assistant Coach - Hawkes Bay

So it looks like a lot of Kiwis, sprinkled with a few islanders

[jono]

Alby v Jimmy will be interesting

[SNOB]

Thanks Sheikh.

A few recognised names but I must admit I didn't watch many itm games this year so a few unnones for me. Radiki still at it I'm glad to see. Jimmy Cowan still as abrasive as ever no doubt.
Will be good just to watch a game. I hope it's a challenge rather than a training run.
See you on the hill!