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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.
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
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?
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.
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!
I'm pretending not to be affiliated to any club so shhhh
Anyone know if they streaming this one?
Great game, Fucken battled right through to the 80!
Anyone know who's playing for the Dragons?
May the FORCE be with you!
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
Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon
Alby v Jimmy will be interesting
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!
May the FORCE be with you!