Western Force
27
Match Complete
Hurricanes
22
| M. McDonald |  | 75 | ||
| B. Ralston |  | 73 | ||
| 57 | | S. Rayasi | ||
| I. Prior | | 46 | ||
| A. Ready | | 44 | ||
| I. Prior | | 40 | ||
| S. Medrano | | 38 | ||
| 34 | | B. Iose | ||
| 26 | | J. Moorby | ||
| 21 | | A. Morgan | ||
| 20 | | J. Moorby | ||
| I. Prior |  | 17 | ||
| I. Prior | | 6 |
| 3 | Tries | 4 | ||
| 3 | Conversions | 1 | ||
| 2 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The Western Force face the Hurricanes in a crucial Super Rugby match in Perth. Join The Roar for live scores from 10pm AEST.
The Force gave themselves every chance of making the finals in eighth with a bonus point garnering victory over Moana Pasifika on Tuesday night. A win coupled by a Highlanders loss to the Rebels will mean a fourth Australian team into the top eight.
Starting at scrum-half, Ian Prior has been selected as run-on captain in his historic 100th appearance for the Force.
Prior becomes just the third Force player to earn 100 caps with Matt Hodgson (140) and Pekahou Cowan (137) the only two ahead of him.
The Hurricanes will have a rather depleted side with coach Jason Holland deciding to make 11 changes to his team including resting Jordie Barrett with the flu.
Ardie Savea is back and will start on the bench.
“It’s been a crazy few weeks with flu going through our camp and we have some boys that couldn’t travel. We have built some excellent depth and have an exciting 23 for Saturday night in Perth,” Holland said.
Game Information
Venue: HBF Park
Kick-off: 10:00pm (AEST)
Live stream: Stan Sport
Betting: Force $7.50, Hurricanes $1.08 – odds via PlayUp
Force (1-15): Tom Robertson, Andrew Ready, Santiago Medrano, Ryan McCauley, Jeremy Thrush, Fergus Lee-Warner, Tim Anstee, Jackson Pugh, Ian Prior, Reesjan Pasitoa, Manasa Mataele, Richard Kahui, Bryon Ralston, Toni Pulu, Jake McIntyre
Reserves: Feleti Kaitu’u, Angus Wagner, Bo Abra, Izack Rodda, Jack Winchester, Michael McDonald, Kyle Godwin, Brad Lacey
Hurricanes (1-15): Pouri Rakete-Stones, Dane Coles, Owen Franks, James Blackwell, Justin Sangster, Caleb Delany, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Brayden Iose, TJ Perenara (c), Aidan Morgan, Salesi Rayasi, Billy Proctor, Bailyn Sullivan, Wes Goosen, Josh Moorby.
Reserves: Asafo Aumua, Xavier Numia, Tevita Mafileo, Blake Gibson, Ardie Savea, Jamie Booth, Jackson Garden-Bachop, Teihorangi Walden.
wre01
Roar Guru
Class. And so sensitive too. A 12 team comp with an 8 team finals series that sees teams who have won 4 and lost 8 competing for a finals spot? Silly. And Watching the European Rugby, Leinster and possibly also La Rochelle, Toulouse, Saracens would beat any Super Rugby side right now. The quality of all teams, even the Kiwis has been down. Undeniable – but who cares what I think eh.
ScottD
Roar Guru
And both against kiwi sides
ScottD
Roar Guru
Damn, I missed that.
ScottD
Roar Guru
Great game, atmosphere excellent. Heart in my mouth at the end as we lost to the Blues in the last 60 secs from a similar position.
Damo
Guest
Honestly, how much heart is in the Force. It's so great to see.
TC
Roar Rookie
Any news on Kahui? Both have been Exceptional for the Force..Loved what they have Brought to the Force
Lux Interior
Roar Rookie
Really? WGAF what you think.
Lux Interior
Roar Rookie
As a WA dweller since May '99, I'm always happy to see The Force get up. But as a Highlanders supporter since '96... well, you know the story. But enjoy your buzz Drunk Piru, All the best, Drunk Eddie.
Bentnuc
Roar Pro
:laughing: bang on!
andrewM
Roar Rookie
Awesome haka by the canes to send off Thrush
TC
Roar Rookie
Bentnuc Best part about being involved in sport..Sportsmanship and Class..Compete, Win or Lose..Stay Classy San Diego
robel
Roar Pro
Two wins in a row, must be a long time since the Force have done that. Here’s to a Rebels win tomorrow.
Bentnuc
Roar Pro
TJ Perenara is an absolute legend. The way he did that interview after the game and congratulated Ian Prior and the retiring players. What a gentleman
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Take care all, and I enjoyed some good banter.
WithTheDawn
Roar Rookie
Hard to tell, I don’t think the footage we got was conclusive either way. Have to assume the ref sees it correctly from where he is standing but, like I said, big call.
RahRah
Roar Rookie
Of all the games to fall asleep in front of :angry:
Tim J
Roar Rookie
Off to bed with Australian teams and now Canes against me. I forgot to clean my bloody Crystal Ball :crying:
WithTheDawn
Roar Rookie
Eh, maybe. Seems pretty ridiculous when the offside players are diving over the ball as it’s available at the back for the Canes though. Terrible call and clearly should have been a Canes ball. Dubious scrum penalty before that as well. Force did well, so not salty, but disappointed at the calls at the end ruining a good finish.
Rhys
Roar Rookie
How good! Go the Force. Congrats Piru and all WF fans, hopefully we’ll see you next week
Big Dave
Roar Rookie
Top work, Force. Well done. Go the Rebels!