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The Force take on the Bulls this Saturday night at nib Stadium in Perth. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:40pm AEST (5:40pm local).
Melbourne’s Rebels brought the high-flying Western Force back down to earth rather abruptly last week, in a clash which proved that Australia’s two newest additions are going places.
The Rebels got the better of the Force in all areas of the game, and the boys from Western Australia saw their longest streak come to a close.
They allowed the Rebels to dictate the game to them, were less desperate and just didn’t show the fight they had in previous games.
Much had been made about the number of players missing from the Force’s line-up before the match, but even if the injured group played it wouldn’t have made much difference. According to head coach Michael Foley, “We weren’t able to get enough momentum in the early stages of the game and that took its toll in the back stages.”
The Force must get back into gear when hosting the Bulls tonight. South African teams have struggled to pick up wins on the road this season, but they play a great physical game which can upset any team’s momentum.
The Bulls were unable to contain the Waratahs the previous week and they are already hampered heading into this clash, with injury and suspension ruling out a couple of their players. It is the last stop of their road trip and they’ll want to end it with a victory.
The Force can make a big leap into the top three if they win tonight and other results fall in their favour.
As for the Bulls, they still have a chance to make the playoffs. They will be looking to join the Sharks as the second South African team in the post-season, and hopefully break some of the dominance of the Australian and New Zealand sides.
Tip: Force
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