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Queensland Reds v Western Force
1. Marley Pearce
2. Tom Horton
3. Santiago Medrano
4. Thomas Franklin
5. Jeremy Williams
6. Michael Wells
7. Tim Anstee
8. Will Harris
9. Issak Fines-Leleiwasa
10. Ben Donaldson
11. Chase Tiatia
12. Hamish Stewart
13.Sam Spink
14. Harry Potter
15. Max Burey
Reserves
Feleti Kaitu'u, Charlie Hancock, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Lopeti Faifua, Ollie Callan, Ian Prior, Reesjan Pasitoa, Taqele Naiyaravoro, Hamish Moore, Atu Moli, Reginald Churchward, Jhy Legg, Titi Nofogatotoa, Henry Robertson, Bayley Kuenzle, George Poolman, Henry O’Donnell, Ronan Leahy
New signings included as Force confirm team list for opening trial game
Fri, Feb 2, 2024, 10:00 AM
by Ben Somerford
Three new signings will start for the Western Force in the Club’s opening pre-season trial game against the Queensland Reds at Ballymore Stadium from 1pm WST Saturday.
https://westernforce.rugby/news/new-...al-game-202422
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
Concerned about some of those injuries, particularly Rodda still out. Hopefully none are long term. Interesting to see how Naiyaravoro goes. Ten and 15 look like they maybe first choice as expected.
Interesting team
Looks like Hamish Moore may be the missing hooker we need as he is on a train and play contract.
Titi Nofogatotoa was a Junior Wallaby in 2022.
Good to see Jye Legg over his injury
Jackson Pugh not listed ?
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
Siosifa Amone (knee), Harry Hoopert (knee), Felix Kalapu (hamstring), Campbell Parata (hamstring), Izack Rodda (foot), Papillon Sevele (knee), Carlo Tizzano (concussion), Angus Wagner (knee) and White (shoulder) were not considered for selection due to injury.
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
Interesting they haven't named a captain yet. Hoping it is Williams and not Wells as I don't think Wells should be in that starting team when fully fit.
Was hoping Burey and Donaldson the other way around but I guess the positions are interchangeable these days. I actually think Potter would be our best fullback but lacking wingers.
Force leading 13 - 0 2 tries to Harry Potter
Not sure who the Force captain is. Fines seemed to be doing the talking in one of the team huddles. Anyone know?
NOt sure about Captain Todd.
The back row is a bit of a concern giving up a lot of penalties.
Reds 5 - Force 13 - FIRST "Break"
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
Reds coming back Force 13 - Reds 12
Looks like Wells is the captain
OK, so Williams is the captain.
Reds hit the lead 19-13
To many penalties as per usual!
Ball retention not good from either side.
May the FORCE be with you!