Crocked O’Connor out of Force clash

[blueandblack]

Damn it.

Western Force have suffered a blow to their chances of beating the Hurricanes on Friday night with teenage sensation James O’Connor ruled out with a hamstring strain.

The versatile O’Connor, who has been used as a second playmaker in the centres among a variety of backline roles, suffered the injury during last week’s morale-boosting win over the Reds.

He was given until this morning to prove his fitness but has been ruled out, opening the door for Junior Pelesasa to return to the starting line-up.

More to come…

http://www.thewest.com.au/default.as...ntentID=135382

[force addict]

waht!? oh well another opportunity arises, go Pelesasa!

[sandgroperrugby]

They kept that quiet who are they bringing onto the bench to replace Junior?

[inactive]

surely it would be josh t?

[travelling_gerry]

Hope So.

[GIGS20]

Bugger, go Junior!

[James]

Yeah but with that bench who comes into 10 if Giteau gets injured (knock on wood)?

[lara93]

nooooooooooooo

[robyn <3]

Damnit! I was hoping for a blinder from him again this week

That's also bad noone to back Giteau, maybe they'll bring Daruda in?

[inactive]

says they have brought josh in on RUGBYWA

[AndyS]

Yeah but with that bench who comes into 10 if Giteau gets injured (knock on wood)?

O'Young on and Valentine to 10 I guess...

[sandgroperrugby]

O'Young on and Valentine to 10 I guess...

i reckon you are right

[shasta]

After Junior's display in Canberra, I reckon he could do a reasonable "pinch hitter" at 10 if necessary. Hope he repats that form. We won't be too mfar off the mark there if he does.

[GIGS20]

He'd have to watch his passing if that was the case.

Valo could cover the kicking easily enough. I reckon Valo would be a better option than Junior, but it'd be a straight, hard attacking line should that occur!