The Western Force have put in a promising performance in their first preseason match against last season’s grand finalists the Hurricanes.
WESTERN FORCE VS HURRICANES MATCH REPORT
Meeting halfway between Perth and Wellington at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford, the Force got out of the gates strongly scoring the only try of the first forty minutes.
After a string of changes at halftime, the Force would extend their lead during the third quarter, before running home two more tries in the final 20 minutes to record a 28-0 win.
The Force play their first match of the Super Rugby season at home against the Melbourne Rebels on February 27, while the Hurricanes travel to face the Brumbies on February 26.
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