'tahs named for Force Match

[WF2006]

Hadn't Tessman signed with the Rabble?

Was this just some bizarre dream I had? I thought he'd signed with the Rebels as a replacement for a Japanese Hooker, but now I can't find anything on the net either. Old age is getting scary!

[jargan83]

That was Ben Whittaker

[WF2006]

Was this just some bizarre dream I had? I thought he'd signed with the Rebels as a replacement for a Japanese Hooker, but now I can't find anything on the net either. Old age is getting scary!

OK - brain just kicked in - that was Ben Whitaker.....as you were.

[WF2006]

That was Ben Whittaker

Thanks Jargs.

[sittingbison]

I count 10 Wallabies... not that that is ANYTHING to go by .....

I count 13 Wallatahs in the starting lineup

..Old age is getting scary!

yup

[sandgroperrugby]

It will be good to see Kyle up against AAC and potluck against Angus. Should be a good game. Looking forward to the start of the season.

[AndyS]

TBH, they should fly Rory over and have him sit there and not take his eyes off Potgeiter. A player like that is what we lack and really need, to the point where it might be worth sending someone over for a stint in CC.

[andrewg]

By far the best 15 + 8 that we could put on the field knowing that Hodgo is missing for a while.

Great to see Adam C fit after his calf strain but would be surprised if he isn't replaced by Mafi before 60.
Any Mafi v Potgeiter catch-ups will be entertaining.

The Junior/Kyle mix at IC & OC is going to be interesting to watch as it develops.

Pleased to see Luke Burton providing some flexibility off the bench.

Despite the large number of Wallabies in the Tahs mix I reckon we could be up for a good start to the year.

I hear that Hodgo is likely to be travelling with the team to provide ongoing leadership and support wherever/whenever needed.

[valzc]

Am also looking forward to seeing more from Mafi - looks the potential to be a damaging player, anything to stop Pots in his tracks.

[jargan83]

Strong line up for the Force missing only Hodgo and the HB.

I've only seen us lose once in Sydney, I've got a good feeling.

[travelling_gerry]

The Force have a 66% win or draw ration against the reigning Champions.

Results: Reigning Champions v Force
06 Drew with Crusaders
07 Loss to Crusaders
08 Win against Bulls
09 Draw against Crusaders
10 Loss to Bulls
11 Win against Bulls
12 Win against Reds
13 Loss to Chiefs (1 point away)
14 Win against Chiefs

[The InnFORCEr]

The Force have a 66% win or draw ration against the reigning Champions.

Results: Reigning Champions v Force
06 Drew with Crusaders
07 Loss to Crusaders
08 Win against Bulls
09 Draw against Crusaders
10 Loss to Bulls
11 Win against Bulls
12 Win against Reds
13 Loss to Chiefs (1 point away)
14 Win against Chiefs

That's ironic because 66.576% of stats are made up

[The InnFORCEr]

Force by under 12.5 for $6.25

[Jules]

Looking forward to it - its good to have that nervous feeling back again. Go Force do us proud..

[UNCLE BOOG]

Assuming will be the spot to watch the game? (while we know many important people at our "other local" it's good atmosphere down (what we call) "the blue pub"