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Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
Our first 6 / 2 bench split
Starting backs same as last week, number of changes in forwards.
Great to have Robbo and Folau back.
Simon Cron: “People talk about winning and losing all the time and they are critical, but there’s a process to get into and it’s the ability to stay present, do your job and execute skills under pressure.”
Good to see Wagner back as well. Would really like to see what Pugh could bring to the table instead of the limited time he's been getting, same with Feleti. kibirige better be on his defence as well with these lads they're playing against.
I like how the Western Force have added Flags for each player.
Would be nice to see WA Flags for the locals.
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
Strong side. Don't really think McCaulay offers much apart from being extremely tall but will see what he can do. I think Feleti deserves a proper crack, has been playing better. But overall looking pretty strong especially with the likes of Felix, Isi and Anstee on the bench
Is Medrano injured or rested?
Wallabies duo Robertson, Fainga'a back for Force
Justin Chadwick
AAP
May 10, 2023 11:35AM
The Western Force's front-row stocks have received a huge double boost after Wallabies forwards Tom Robertson and Folau Fainga'a were cleared to return for Friday night's crunch clash with Fijian Drua at HBF Park.
Hooker Fainga'a has battled an Achilles heel injury all season and hasn't featured since playing in the round-five loss to the Blues.
Prop Robertson is back after missing two matches with a calf strain.
Their experience and class could prove critical as the Force (3-7) attempt to snap a two-match losing run that has resulted in them tumbling to 11th spot on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.
Fijian Drua are four points ahead of the Force in eighth spot, making Friday's clash a crucial encounter in the race for a top-eight berth.
Force No.8 Rahbni Vosayaco returns to the starting line-up following the birth of his son, with recent signing Isi Naisarani relegated to the bench.
Prop Angus Wagner is back after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Sevens star Max Burey retains his spot at five-eighth in an unchanged backline from the team that lost to the Crusaders 48-13 in Christchurch last week.
FORCE: Angus Wagner, Folau Fainga'a, Tom Robertson, Jeremy Williams, Ryan McCauley, Michael Wells (capt), Carlo Tizzano, Rahboni Vosayaco, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Max Burey, Manasa Mataele, Hamish Stewart, Sam Spink, Zach Kibirige, Chase Tiatia. Res: Tom Horton, Marley Pearce, Siosifa Amone, Felix Kalapu, Tim Anstee, Isi Naisarani, Ian Prior, George Poolman.
https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/ru...rce-c-10606100
80 Minutes, 15 Positions, No Protection, Wanna Ruck?
Ruck Me, Maul Me, Make Me Scrum!
Education is Important, but Rugby is Importanter!
am i the only one who cannot read the team image?
will be good to see what Max offers with some ball in hand, and hopefully a pack that goes forward. Interestingly, i think our weakest part of the team is the reserve backs. Prior has not been on fire of late, and Poolman, well... he's not gone well so far.
right click. copy image.
edit: Largest it will go, sorry. Size is limited to 740 pixels wide.
Last edited by blueandblack; 10-05-23 at 17:19.
"12 Years a Supporter" starring the #SeaOfBlue
If you use Palitu's method and paste into paint it comes out billboard size. So you still have to resize - downwards. From Firefox anyhoo.
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
Just hope the back 5 are wearing the right studs!! Not that any of you blind bastards will see it!
"The main difference between playing League and Union is that now I get my hangovers on Monday instead of Sunday - Tom David
Who the f**k scheduled this game for 5:30 on a Friday?