Round 5 Western Force v Queensland Reds

[GIGS20]

HIA was the report IIRC. Not too sure of any mandatory stand down. His and Williams' early departures were among reasons I was impressed with the solid performance of our set piece.

I think any failed hia is 12 days minimum isn't it?

[Burgs]

rugby.com.au Team of the Week

7 Force Players! If I recall correctly, a record.
Unfortunately 3 of them currently (tempt you yet Sam?!) ineligible for Wallaby selection.

1. Angus Bell (NSW Waratahs)
2. Mahe Vailanu (NSW Waratahs)

3. Santiago Medrano (Western Force)
Medrano brought the type of form that saw him selected 33 times for Argentina on the weekend against the Reds.
He lifted for the occasion and had Peni Ravai’s number at scrum time along with some great work around the ruck to ensure Nic White fast ball.

4. Tom Franklin (Western Force)
Franklin caused the Reds constant pressure at the breakdown and played a key role in the win.
He was perfect with his defence whilst stepping up at lineout time when Jeremy Williams departed early.
Franklin also crossed for his first try in Force colours when he ended up with the ball amid a mass of bodies on the line

5. Fergus Lee-Warner (NSW Waratahs)
6. Rob Valetini (ACT Brumbies)

7. Carlo Tizzano (Western Force)
Tizzano was a man possessed as he ran rings around the Reds at the breakdown.
He was full of energy and a sheer menace at the breakdown with a pair of turnovers in the first half.
The flanker looked to have found his way over the line in a mess of bodies on the goal line, but the try eventually went to Tom Franklin. He wasn't denied in the second half, palming Ryan Smith and racing away for the try.

8. Charlie Cale (ACT Brumbies)

9. Nic White (Western Force)
A real tough decision by White just edges out Wallabies teammate Tate McDermott.
The two halves went at it all night and whilst McDermott’s work stopped the game from being a blowout, White was more controlled in the winning performance.
He was great with his delivery and popped up when needed for a great try to halt a Reds comeback.

10 Noah Lolesio (ACT Brumbies)
11. Corey Toole (ACT Brumbies)

12. Hamish Stewart (Western Force)
It was a masterclass from Stewart in the midfield against his old side.
He shut down Hunter Paisami and their threatening midfield with some picture-perfect defensive reads along with winning a key turnover.
It just put him ahead of Tamati Tua, who was one of the Brumbies best

13. Sam Spink (Western Force)
Spink’s return was invaluable to the Force as he powered them to the win.
He threatened with ball in hand and made some key tackles to guide the Force to victory

14. Bayley Kuenzle (Western Force)
Kuenzle has found a home on the wing for the Force.
His combination with Donaldson and Harry Potter was crucial as he showcased the pace to score a double.
He broke four tackles on the night to go with a team-high 72 metres off just five carries.

15. Tom Wright (ACT Brumbies)

[GIGS20]

I didn't pay much attention to the brums match, but I reckon tom wright was pretty lucky.

I thought he had a typical on off day, but I guess I wouldn't be surprised if he'd done some amazing stuff I didn't see

[Kernow]

rugby.com.au Team of the Week

5. Fergus Lee-Warner (NSW Waratahs)

if only...

[WFDom]

Force by 2!

Pre game prediction! One more converted Reds try and I was on the moola!

Just sayin 😂