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WESTERN FORCE MEDIA RELEASE
Thursday, 2 July 2015
Saturday, 4 July, 2015
Kick-off times:
First Grade: 3.30pm
Reserve Grade: 1.50pm
Under 19: 12.30pm
By Fraser Smith
Click here to see the Tries of the Week from Round 12 of the Pindan Premier Grade
Match of the Round: UWA (7) v Palmyra (6) McGillivray Oval, Mt Claremont.
Round 4: UWA 29 defeated Palmyra at Tompkins Park, Alfred Cove.
McGillivray Oval will host the Pindan Premier Grade Match of the Round when UWA takes on Palmyra in what could prove a season defining contest for the mid-table sides.
UWA knocked off top four side, Associates, in Round 12, upsetting their traditional rival by three-points, 14-11. ‘Uni’ has hit some form in recent weeks, including narrowly going down to previously undefeated Wests Scarborough by just one point a week earlier.
Sitting in seventh, a win for the students in Round 13 could provide the boost needed for a late finals charge, while a loss could jeopardise their finals aspirations.
Palmyra currently sits sixth on the ladder and are just three-points adrift of fourth-placed Kalamunda. Depending on other results a win could see them jump into the top for and put them in the box seat to lock up a finals place. ‘Paly’ will take plenty of confidence into the contest coming off a 36-point demolition of Wanneroo, 41-5.
Former Western Force outside back, Josh Tatupu, has been named on the wing for Palmyra after returning from France.
UWA: 1. Nevin Mills 2. Jason Vassilly, 3. Jacob Gianoli, 4. Tim Carslaw, 5. Brent Murphy , 6. Tala Moli, 7. Cian O'Connor, 8. Richard Hardwick, 9. Ethan Carlisle, 10. Ryan de Franck, 11. Rory McCarthy, 12. Grant Hardwick, 13. Ben Taylor, 14. Mike Lees. 15. Billy Hayes.
Palmyra: 1. Joe Savage (c), 2. Michael Tui, 3. Tuhoe Mahaki, 4. James Simpson, 5. Jarrod Menary, 6. Josh Everett, 7. Gavin Armstrong, 8. Onehunga Havilli, 9. Brian Jurisich, 10. Sam Jurisich, 11. Tommy Foster, 12. Michael Fotu, 13. Jonny Alston, 14. Josh Tatupu, 15. Tutere Waenga.
Cottesloe (5) v Wanneroo (9) at Harvey Field, Cottesloe.
Round 4: Cottesloe 32 defeated Wanneroo 14 at Kingsway Reserve, Landsdale.
Cottesloe will look to break back into the top four when they play host to ninth-placed Wanneroo at Harvey Field.
The Gulls currently sit in fifth position on the ladder, just four points behind third-placed Associates and will be eager to move up the ranks heading into the back end of the season. ‘Cott’ heads into this weekend’s clash firing on all cylinders, coming off the back of a 63-point win over bottom placed Perth Bayswater.
Wanneroo was brought back down to earth in Round 12 suffering a 36-point defeat at the hands of Palmyra, 41-5, just a week after knocking off Associates. The Roodogs will look to return to their best form and lock down on the defensive end in hope claiming another scalp.
Cottesloe: 1. Kaisa Reidy, 2. Robbie Abel, 3. Oliver Hoskins, 4. Kieran Stringer, 5. Ross Haylett-Petty, 6.Urbain Lawrence, Angus Duckett, 8. Adrian Hall, 9. Ryan Louwrens, 10. Antini Brown, 11. Nili Afeaki, 12. Sean Martin, 13. Sam Parker, 14. Ivan Wright, 15. Charl Nieuwenhuis
Wanneroo: 1. Owen Italiano, 2. Scott Cornell, 3. Andre Roux, 4. Timothy Iro, 5. Bradley Campbell, 6. Sylvo Iro, 7. Benjamin Stimson, 8. Nathan Iro (c), 9. Bryce Watkins, 10. Kyle Bowie, 11. Marcel Blackie, 12. Andrew King, 13. Cerri Cummings, 14. Michael Wilson, 15. Alistair Laurie.
Joondalup (8) v Wests Scarborough (2) at HBF Arena Sportsplex, Joondalup.
Round 4: Wests Scarborough 47 defeated Joondalup 18 at Bennett Park, Doubleview.
Wests Scarborough will look to bounce back after their first loss of the season when they travel to HBF Arena Sportsplex to face Joondalup.
The Boars tasted defeat for the first time in the 2015 Pindan Premier Grade season last round, going down to Nedlands by 16-points, 29-13. Wests failed to gather real momentum last round and will look to return to their attacking best in hope of reclaiming top sport against Joondalup this week.
Joondalup narrowly missed out on yet another top four scalp last round going down to Kalamunda by three-points, 29-26. The Brothers ran in three tries and tested the Bulls from start to finish but were unable to pull it off in the end. Sitting in eighth position but just two wins outside of fifth, Joondalup will be eyeing off another victory over a top four side to push their finals credentials.
Joondalup: 1. Tristan Schneider, 2. Lleywllyn Lottering, 3. Laione Mulikihaamea, 4. Matthew Hall, 5. Ryan Williams, 6. Max Fryer, 7. Adam Wallis, 8. Conor McDougall, 9. Johann Louw, 10. Carlos Waretini, 11. Michael Connolly, 12. James Wepener, 13. Maalonga Konelio, 14.Tamati Young, 15. Lui Guivalu.
Wests Scarborough: 1. Mike Tamihana, 2. Conrad Houkamau, 3. Dylan Crawford, 4. Hayden Anderson, 5. Rory Walton, 6. Keith Andrews, 7. Kane Koteka, 8. Lorenzo Devilliars, 9. Michael Marshall 10. AJ Alatimu 11. Brad Lacey, 12. Saula Fifita, 13. Sheldon Tarawa, 14. Cody Coe Baker, 15. Albert Nikoro.
Nedlands (1) v Associates (3) at The Foreshore, Nedlands.
Round 4: Nedlands 43 defeated Associates 18 at Allen Park, Swanbourne.
Nedlands have climbed to the top of the ladder for the first time this season and will look to protect their position and defend the RugbyWA Cup when they play host to third-place Associates at the Foreshore.
‘Neddies’ handed Wests Scarborough their first defeat of the 2015 Pindan Premier Grade season with a dominant display of attacking rugby leading the way to a 29-13 victory. Luke Doherty’s men ran in four tries to claim their eighth four-try bonus point of the season, and will be keen to maintain their attacking prowess against another top four side.
Associates are still clinging to third spot on the ladder despite back-to-back losses. ‘Soaks’ have dropped their last two matches to sides below them on the ladder, most recently going down to rivals UWA by three-points, 14-11. With the chasing pack hot on their heels the Swanbourne club will look to return to winning form and protect their place in the four.
Nedlands: 1. Joseph Ritchie, 2. Anaru Rangi/Heath Tessmann, 3. Jermaine Ainsley, 4. Danny Hartwell, 5. Michael Egan, 6. Andries Van Der Westhuizen, 7. Shane Hemi, 8. Tevin Ferris, 9. Michael Ruru, 10. Ian Prior, 11. Kauri Cudd, 12. Davis Tavita, 13. Jese Toto, 14. Juan Pretorius, 15. Dylan Loversidge.
Associates: 1. John Ogilvie, 2. Tabbie Du Plessis, 3. Andy Lawrence, 4. Matt Leary, 5. Peter Trend, 6. Glynne Rorke, 7. Dean Taylor-Menzies, 8. Michael Polastri, 9. Justin Turner, 10. Matt Dreyer, 11. Casper Nell, 12. Junior Sifa, 13. Jack Denny, 14. Tevita Sifa, 15. Robbie Ingram.
Perth Bayswater (10) v Kalamunda (4) at Pat O'Hara Reserve, Morley.
Round 4: Kalamunda 71 defeated Perth Bayswater 5 at Hartfield Park, Forrestfield.
Perth Bayswater will look to notch up their first win of the 2015 season when they play host to fourth-placed Kalamunda at Pat O’Hara Reserve.
‘Baysie’ suffered a heavy defeat in Round 12, conceding ten tries in their loss to Cottesloe. The Numbats will look to bounce back this week and give their loyal fans something to cheer about as they strive to cause an upset.
Kalamunda returned to form in Round 12 with a hard fought three-point victory over Joondalup, 29-26. ‘Kala’ ran in four tries to claim a bonus point victory and will be looking for more of the same when they take on ‘Baysie’ as they aim to protect their place in the top four.
Perth Bayswater: Not submitted.
Kalamunda: 1. Aaron Minnet, 2. Mark Royal, 3. Roy Kuka, 4. Matthew Dessauvagie, 5. Nikau Rangiwhetu (c), 6. Russell Burgess (c), 7. Lukas Birch, 8. Leo Auvaa, 9. Ryan Black, 10. Preston Elama, 11. Faamanatu Apineru, 12. Tama Makamaka, 13. J'None Tuitavake, 14. Douglas Cordadine, 15. Daley Harper.