FORCE v REBELS Round 4 - Friday 12 March - Western Force

Round 4

  FORCE v
  REBELS
Friday 12 March   HBF Park | 5.45pm

DEAR PLAYERS,
  MEMBERS AND FANS,
Congratulations to the Force players, head coach Tim Sampson
and his staff for the first win back in Super Rugby since 15 July 2017.
The performance against the Waratahs last Friday was a well-deserved
victory for the fans of this club! I am sure you are as thrilled as I am to
have chalked our first win for the season. This week we welcome
Melbourne Rebels head coach David Wessels and the former Force
players home to WA.

I welcome the Sea of Blue, our loyal fans and members, back to HBF Park
to support the team against the Rebels – please ensure our opponents
know they are in the opposition territory. Never underestimate the power
of the home supporters.

Tonight’s game is a big occasion for the Western Force as we acknowledge
First Nations peoples who have lived on this continent for over 60,000
years; their traditions, customs and lore live on today. We are proud that
inclusion is an integral part of rugby and by hosting the first game of the
inaugural Super Rugby AU First Nations Round, we are celebrating their
contribution to rugby and society. We recognise that reconciliation is a
journey we are on together.

I would like to acknowledge renowned Noongar artist Peter John Farmer II
for his fantastic bespoke design of the Force jersey for this historic match.

There is nothing better than live rugby, so be loud and proud of the Force.

Enjoy the game!

Tony Lewis
CEO, Western Force

2021 UPCOMING GAMES
RD    OPPOSITION                        DATE                    KICK-OFF               LOCATION

                                     SUPER RUGBY AU

 5     QLD REDS                 SAT, 20 MARCH                    4.45PM            SUNCORP STADIUM, QLD

 6   ACT BRUMBIES               FRI, 26 MARCH                    4.45PM              GIO STADIUM, ACT

 8      REBELS                     FRI, 9 APRIL                  5.45PM               AAMI PARK, VIC

 9   NSW WARATAHS                SAT, 17 APRIL                   5.45PM                HBF PARK, WA

10     QLD REDS                  FRI, 23 APRIL                   5.45PM                HBF PARK, WA

                           QUALIFYING FINAL - SAT 1 MAY
                                FINAL - SAT 8 MAY

                          SUPER RUGBY TRANS-TASMAN

 1       CHIEFS                    SAT, 15 MAY                   7.55PM                HBF PARK, WA

 2    HIGHLANDERS                  FRI, 21 MAY                   5.45PM                HBF PARK, WA

 3                 FORCE VS HURRICANES - SUPER ROUND TBC
                                                                                      ORANGETHEORY
 4    CRUSADERS                    FRI, 4 JUNE                   3.05PM                STADIUM, NZ

 5       BLUES                    SAT, 12 JUNE                   3.05PM               EDEN PARK, NZ

                                  FINAL - SAT 19 JUNE

OUR MEMBERSHIPS ALSO INCLUDE A SEVENTH HOME GAME, WHICH WILL BE A
      ONE-OFF SPECIAL EVENT AGAINST A HIGH PROFILE OPPONENT.

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                 *All fixtures are subject to change and kick-off times are AWST

FORCE ON THE HUNT
FOR BACK-TO-BACK WINS

It’s set to be another memorable battle    crucial for the travelling side as they
at HBF Park as the Western Force take      search for their first win of the season.
on fierce rivals the Melbourne Rebels
                                           Force run-on captain for last week’s
in the inaugural Super Rugby AU First
                                           game, star number eight Brynard
Nations Round.
                                           Stander said the squad is determined
Round Four will mark a week                to build on the momentum gained from
of recognition, awareness and              the Round 3 win.
celebration of Australia’s First Nations
                                           “We have got the depth, the
history and culture.
                                           experience and the young players.
The hosts head into the match fresh        We believe in ourselves, so hopefully
from a historic first Super Rugby          we can go out there and make
AU win on the road over the NSW            everyone proud,” Stander explained.
Waratahs in a thrilling contest at
Bankwest Stadium.                          “We know the Rebels will bring a
                                           very intense line speed, so we need
Fergus Lee-Warner and Tim Anstee           to prepare for that. We need to be
crossed the try line in powerful fashion   physical, and we need to be very
against the Waratahs, with captain Ian     patient to put phases together, the
Prior’s clutch last-minute penalty goal    points will come from that.”
proving the sealer in a momentous
result for the club.                       In celebration of the First Nations
                                           Round, the Force will be taking to the
The Rebels were also involved in an        field in a bespoke jersey designed by
entertaining hit-out last week, falling    renowned Noongar artist Peter John
to the reigning champions, the ACT         Farmer II, which was this week part
Brumbies 27-24 in Canberra.
                                           of a traditional blessing ceremony
Wallabies trio Matt To’omua, Reece         conducted by Whadjuk Noongar Elder
Hodge and Marika Koroibete will be         Professor Simon Forrest.

WESTERN FORCE v REBELS
               Friday 12 Mar | 5.45pm AWST Perth

 1      LOOSEHEAD PROP            Tom ROBERTSON
 2      HOOKER                    Feleti KAITU’U
 3      TIGHTHEAD PROP            Santiago MEDRANO
 4      LEFT LOCK                 Jeremy THRUSH
 5      RIGHT LOCK                Ryan MCCAULEY
 6      LEFT FLANKER              Fergus LEE-WARNER
 7      RIGHT FLANKER             Kane KOTEKA
 8      NUMBER EIGHT              Brynard STANDER    C

 9      SCRUMHALF                 Tomás CUBELLI
 10     FLYHALF                   Jake MCINTYRE
 11     LEFT WING                 Marcel BRACHE
 12     INSIDE CENTRE             Richard KAHUI
 13     OUTSIDE CENTRE            Tevita KURIDRANI
 14     RIGHT WING                Byron RALSTON
 15     FULLBACK                  Rob KEARNEY

REPLACEMENTS
16.   Jack Winchester           20.    Tomas Lezana
17.   Angus Wagner              21.    Ian Prior
18.   Greg Holmes               22.    Henry Taefu
19.   Sitaleki Timani           23.    Jack McGregor

MATCH OFFICIALS: Referee: Graham Cooper, AR1: Keane Reuben,

WESTERN FORCE v REBELS
                 Friday 12 Mar | 5.45pm AWST Perth

 1       LOOSEHEAD PROP                Cabous ELOFF
 2       HOOKER                        James HANSON
 3       TIGHTHEAD PROP                Pone FAAMAUSILI
 4       LEFT LOCK                     Ross HAYLETT-PETTY
 5       RIGHT LOCK                    Trevor HOSEA
 6       LEFT FLANKER                  Joshua KEMENY
 7       RIGHT FLANKER                 Richard HARDWICK
 8       NUMBER EIGHT                  Michael WELLS   VC

 9       SCRUMHALF                     Joe POWELL
 10      FLYHALF                       Matt TO’OMUA    C

 11      LEFT WING                     Marika KOROIBETE
 12      INSIDE CENTRE                 Reece HODGE
 13      OUTSIDE CENTRE                Stacey ILI
 14      RIGHT WING                    Lachlan ANDERSON
 15      FULLBACK                      Tom PINCUS

REPLACEMENTS
16.    Ed Craig                  20.    Tom Nowlan/Brad Wilkin
17.    Isaac Aedo Kailea         21.    Glen Vaihu
18.    Lucio Sordoni             22.    James Tuttle
19.    Steve Cummins             23.    Frank Lomani/ Carter Gordon

No4: Brett Cronan, No5: Madeline Putz, TMO: Kyle Burnett

GAME DAY ACTIVATIONS

          There’s plenty to look forward to
      along with the Force and the Rebels going
            to battle tonight at HBF Park.
           As part of the inaugural Super Rugby AU
   First Nations Round, there will be an array of Indigenous
         activities and ceremonies around the ground.

   At Gate 1 there will be a community art piece where fans
  can learn the art of dot painting, didgeridoo performances,
   as well as the usual fun-filled kids activities including the
       Santos RugbyRoos clinic, inflatable amusements,
            photo booth, and Toyota vehicle display.

          Before the game, Wadjuk Nyoongar Elder
      Professor Simon Forrest will perform a traditional
   Indigenous welcome to country and smoking ceremony,
       with a unity dance taking place prior to kick-off.

         At half time there will be an amazing modern
    Indigenous musical performance with some fantastic
                  accompanying pyrotechnics.

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NEXT HOME GAME

                Round 9
                      4

 FORCE v
 REBELS
WARATAHS
Saturday 17 April HBF Park | 5:45pm
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