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Nick Taylor
Wallabies front-rower Tetera Faulkner is set to return in a much-needed boost for Western Force as they head off for three games in New Zealand.
But the curse of the No.10 has struck again with Jono Lance ruled out with what could be a season-ending torn left pectoral muscle.
Tighthead Faulkner missed the first three rounds of Super Rugby after damaging his knee in pre-season.
His technical ability and strength will be a welcome relief to a front row that has struggled badly at times in the opening rounds.
Lance is the second fly-half to be hit by injury this year after Luke Burton suffered serious ankle damage before the season began.
His starting spot against the Hurricanes on Friday afternoon (WA time) will be taken by former Springbok Peter Grant who, remarkably, will be the 24th fly-half used by the Force as they move into their 11th season.
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