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Western Force
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Match Complete
Moana Pasifika
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| B. Hegarty |  | 82 | ||
| G. Poolman |  | 60 | ||
| 55 | | L. McClutchie | ||
| B. Hegarty |  | 35 | ||
| F. Fainga'a | | 34 | ||
| 24 | | S. Moli | ||
| B. Hegarty | | 14 | ||
| 8 | | L. McClutchie | ||
| B. Hegarty | | 3 | ||
| 1 | | L. McClutchie | ||
| 0 | | F. Inisi |
| 2 | Tries | 2 | ||
| 1 | Conversions | 1 | ||
| 3 | Penalty Goals | 2 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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The Western Force are out to atone from last week’s disastrous loss when they host Moana Pasifika in the final match of Round 3. Join The Roar for live scores and rolling coverage from 2pm (AEDT).
Simon Cron has made six changes to the starting side thumped by the Reds last week, although two are enforced.
Skipper Michael Wells and Jeremy Williams miss out after suffering concussions in the 71-20 loss.
Ian Prior returns to the starting line up at No.9 and takes over as vice captain with Jeremy Thrush named as skipper..
Rahboni Vosayaco will make his Force debut frokm the start with another potential debutant, Nikilao Foliaki, on the bench.
Toni Pulu is back in the mix on the left wing, after sustaining a concussion in Round 1 against the Rebels.
MP coach Aaron Mauger has made nine changes to the starting line up from last weekend in a decision that was largely injury-forced.
Michael Curry (neck), Samuel Slade (ribs) and Christian Lealiiifano (concussion) are all unavailable.
A new look starting front row combination of Abraham Pole, Samiuela Moli and Suetena Asomua will run out on Saturday. Counties Manukau lock Alex McRobbie receives his first start for the year and will combine with Southland Stag Mike McKee in the second row.Advertisement
After an impressive debut last weekend, Miracle Faiilagi retains his spot at blindside flanker. Lotu Inisi will start at number eight to anchor the scrum and ‘Ikale Tahi loose forward Solomone Funaki will captain the team from the No. 7 jersey in the absence of Lealiifano.
Ereatara Enari returns to the starting line up with Manu Paea returning to the bench. The experienced halfback will combine with Lincoln McClutchie who features for the first time this year.
Danny Toala moved up from fullback in to second five and will play inside Fine Inisi in a midfield combination yet to feature for Moana Pasifika.
The wingers remain unchained with Timoci Tavatavanawai on the right and Anzelo Tuitavuki on the left. William Havili will drive the game from fullback.
A debut looks likely for lock Potu Leavasa off the bench while former Western Force midfielder Henry Taefu returns to his old club.
Venue: nib Stadium, Perth
Kick-off: 10pm (AEDT)
Streaming: Stan Sport
Betting: Force $1.42, Moana Pasifika $2.90 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Force (1-15): Tom Robertson, Folau Fainga’a, Santiago Medrano, Felix Kalapu Jr, Jeremy Thrush, Tim Anstee, Ollie Callan, Rahboni Vosayaco, Ian Prior, Bryce Hegarty, Toni Pulu Hamish Stewart, Bayley Kuenzle, Manasa Mataele, Chase Tiatia.
Reserves: Tom Horton, Angus Wagner, Siosifa Amone, Ryan McCauley, Jackson Pugh, Issak Fines, Nikilao Foliaki,
George Poolman.
Pasifika (1-15): Abraham Pole, Samiuela Moli, Sueten Asomua, Alex McRobbie, Mike McKee, Miracle Faiilagi, Solomone Funaki, Lotu Inisi, Ereatara Enari, Lincoln McClutchie, Anzelo Tuitavuki, Danny Toala, Fine Inisi, Timoci Tavatavanawai, William Havili.
Reserves: Luteru Tolai, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Isi Tu’ungafasi, Potu Leavasa, Jonah Mau’u, Manu Paea, Henry Taefu, Levi Aumua.
Referee: Jordan Way
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