A sensational six-try performance from teenage winger Courtney Hodder has highlighted the Western Force’s 85-13 Super W rugby opening round win over Melbourne on Sunday.
Hodder, 17, crossed four times in the first 25 minutes and added two more after the break In Cottesloe.
The Force led 45-8 at halftime and scored 13 tries to two.
Melbourne had flanker Sharlene Fagalilo sent off after 28 minutes.
Sunday’s high-scoring game in hot conditions was in contrast to the competition’s inaugural match at a wet Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, when,NSW beat Queensland 18-0.
The honour of the five-team competition”s first try went to NSW five-eighth Chloe Leaupepe from a 40-metre run.
In round two next week, the Brumbies make their debut against Queensland in Canberra on Saturday.
The two first round winners meet in Sydney on Sunday, while the Rebels have a bye.
piru
Roar Rookie
The old 'everyone pass it to Jonah' plan
scottd
Guest
I can see some highly complex team tactics for the Force. 1. Give it to Hodder. 2. If in doubt see 1.
Working Class Rugger
Guest
First saw this young lady (she's only 17) at the Schools 7s last year. She was the clear standout among what was a very talented cohort of players. Has pace. Quick feet. Tough as they come taking on larger opponents and coming out on top most time the time. Well capable of putting the hits on as well. Future Olympian right there.
Steve
Guest
The played in state colours, similar to the Spirit.
steveg
Guest
Who did they borrow their playing shirts from?? Why aren't these girls in BLUE?? Is it just another snide tactic from RA to deny the Force's existence??
Bakkies
Guest
The RA may look at cutting a side as some of these WA girls will end up in the Future Force thanks to Twiggy allocating places from female players.
Ex force fan
Guest
Western Force eighty five (85) - Melbourne Rebels thirteen (13).......lots of things is going through my head that I do not need to repeat here. Well done girls you made a point to Rugby Australia today?