Tahs suffer back-row blow for Force clash

[Fullback]

I don't know if you saw this article Alison. The list includes Kyle Godwin and Angus Cottrell as possible test call ups

"Kyle Godwin (Force, centre): The young gun from the west has long been touted as a future Wallaby, and his time will surely come. But how soon?

The talented inside centre has been a shining light for the Western Force over the past two seasons and he continues to lead the club’s attack. He has the most run metres (290m), second most tackle busts (nine), and runs (35). He is also equal third for most line-breaks.

Established Wallabies Matt Toomua, Pat McCabe and Kurtley Beale all stand in his way, but as Godwin continues to shine he will surely force his way into a Wallaby squad at some stage."

"Angus Cottrell (Force, blindside flanker): The grandson of a former Wallaby captain has impressed since being plucked from Brisbane club rugby. Cottrell’s strong workrate has seen him force the equal most penalties at the breakdown (two) by a Force player this season. He has also been a strong lineout option, making the third most wins (12) in the team."

(Quotes From: Wallaby rookie bolters: Can Kyle Godwin, Will Skelton and co earn a Test call-up? )

[Alison]

Thanks Fullback! I like that one much better :-))

[GIGS20]

Ok, so the Tahs lose Palu for the Force clash and it's touted as a concern? I would be worried that he will be replaced by a player who actually turns up for tough matches. I would take Cliffy Palu over anybody else in the team, he'll I'd rather him than Bernard Foley playing 8, he'd be better than Bernard Foley's mum, id prefer m to the ghost of Bernard Foley's mum's great great grandmother who had a wooden leg and a glass eye.

Cliff Palu is a millstone around the neck of any team he plays in.

[palitu]

I'm interested in who will be replacing Wykes and Junior... stuff the tahs, they can go fu... look after themselves...

Junior - ??
Wykes - Coleman

and the two bench players??

[Jeansyjive]

Is Wykes definitly out?

Palu played really well for Tah's last time we played them, they will miss his drive which is good for us.

As good as Hooper is, will be interesting to see how he matches up with the more physical Hodgeson and Cottrell at the breakdown.

I'm interested in who will be replacing Wykes and Junior... stuff the tahs, they can go fu... look after themselves...

Junior - ??
Wykes - Coleman


and the two bench players??

[jargan83]

Is Wykes definitly out?

I heard Foley on the radio yesterday saying he was hopeful Wykes would take the field this week

[The InnFORCEr]

I'd be bringing Rory onto the bench if Colemen has to start.

CTM in for Junior.

IMHO.

[Buddha Handy]

I'd be bringing Rory onto the bench if Colemen has to start.

CTM in for Junior.

IMHO.

Brache has been on the bench all season and came on at 13 last week so can't see them bypassing him now for CTM. DHP will probably make the bench as well.

Wouldn't mind seeing Coleman start and Wykes come off the bench for this one anyway.

[The InnFORCEr]

I would keep Marcel on the bench with CTM starting. Marcel is good all round cover IMHO.

Don't mind Coleman starting and Wykes on bench either!

[GIGS20]

Theres a lot of mixed feeling about CTM, and I havent seen enough of him to be able to comment, however I would think Foles has and therefore has decided to put Marcel on the bench ahead of him, surely the same logic will put Marcel on the field ahead of him and maybe CTM to the bench.

MArcel could fill HB's wing spot with the badge gettign a little closer to the action. Might be just the spark he needs to stamp some of his special magic all over Kurtley's chest!

[Jules]

So hope they can do it! Feeling more nervous about this one.

[chibi]

Are Dellit and Stubbs injured or not in any form?

[Kept One]

So hope they can do it! Feeling more nervous about this one.

Our boys are confident and have been playing well, it is the Tahs that should be nervous. GO FORCE!!!

[todd4]

I think I remember reading that DHP played well at 13 for Force A. However, I would like to see them give Cummins a shot at 13 and get him more involved, put Brache on the wing.

[travelling_gerry]

Looks like some involvement of CTM this week

Mitch Achurch ‏@MitchAchurch 6h
Congrats to my boy @TuataraMorrison on his Super Rugby debut this week. #WesternForce

Christopher Tuatara ‏@TuataraMorrison 5h
@MitchAchurch thanks my boy!! Hopefully be a try scoring machine like you.. haha
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