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Nick Taylor
The West Australian
Saturday, 22 February 2020 4:45PM
Western Force showcased the depth of local talent in their 29-15 pre-season win over Sydney Shute Shield club Eastwood at Success this afternoon.
Coach Tim Sampson was without seven injured senior players including former All Black second-rower Jeremy Thrush, US international centre Marcel Brache, and veteran hooker Heath Tessmann.
But their absence gave Sampson the chance to debut fresh faces from local clubs with 14 of his 31-man squad coming through WA pathways.
With the Global Rapid Rugby season three weeks away Sampson was pleased with the way his debutants stood up.
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