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WESTERN FORCE MEDIA RELEASE
Thursday, 22 May 2014
Winger Dane Haylett-Petty and lock Wilhelm Steenkamp will return to the starting line-up when the Western Force takes on the Lions at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) on Saturday (24 May).
Haylett-Petty missed the Force’s last round match against the Stormers after succumbing to a groin strain suffered in the 23-16 win over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein the week prior. The 24-year-old replaces Marcel Brache on the end of the backline after Brache sustained an ankle injury against the Stormers.
Steenkamp returns to the run-on side after starting from the bench against Stormers, and will pack down in place of Adam Coleman, who will start from the reserves list.
The Force has retained the remainder of the 23 from last weekend’s match in Cape Town.
The Western Force will wear pink socks for Saturday’s match as part of the McGrath Foundation’s ‘Pull On Your Socks’ campaign, raising funds and awareness for breast cancer support services across WA and Australia.
Western Force Head Coach Michael Foley says his side is looking forward to returning to the ‘Force Field’ on Saturday night.
“We love playing at home and we’re looking forward to the game this weekend,” he said.
“The Lions have proven to be a dangerous side on the back of a strong set piece and their commitment to play for each other, and I believe the boys are refocused and ready to rip in.”
2014 Asteron Life Super Rugby – Week 15
Western Force v Lions
The ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium), Perth
Saturday, 24 May 2014
Kick-off: 5.40pm (AWST)
1. Pek Cowan
2. Nathan Charles
3. Kieran Longbottom
4. Sam Wykes
5. Wilhelm Steenkamp
6. Angus Cottrell
7. Matt Hodgson (c)
8. Ben McCalman
9. Ian Prior
10. Sias Ebersohn
11. Nick Cummins
12. Luke Burton
13. Chris Tuatara-Morrison
14. Dane Haylett-Petty
15. Jayden Hayward
Reserves
16. Heath Tessmann
17. Tetera Faulkner
18. Ollie Hoskins
19. Adam Coleman
20. Brynard Stander
21. Justin Turner
22. Zack Holmes
23. Patrick Dellit