Coleman returns for Shark showdown
The Road Safety Western Force have been given a huge boost with Wallaby lock Adam Coleman named in the starting side to make his long-awaited return from injury against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday night (Kick-off 9:05 PM AWST).
Coleman returns from a calf injury suffered against the Reds in Round Two as one of only two changes to the starting XV from Round 10, with Jono Lance returning to the starting side at flyhalf.
Champion hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau is set to play is 150th match of Super Rugby, and will look to continue his fine form on Saturday night.
In the only other change to the 23, Francois van Wyk comes onto the bench replacing the injured Ben Daley.
Road Safety Western Force Head Coach Dave Wessels says the addition of Coleman’s experience is a welcome inclusion ahead of a big clash with the men from Durban.
“We were very disappointed not to win against the Lions. We need to learn to put 80 minutes together if we want to be consistently competitive.”
“It’s great to have Adam back and special to be part of ‘Taf’s’ 150th game. It’s a really fantastic achievement from a guy who has given a lot to Australian rugby. He’s added a huge amount to our group with his physicality and enthusiasm.”
The Road Safety Western Force will kick off against the Sharks at Growthpoint Kings Park Stadium at 9:05 PM on Saturday, 6 May.
Road Safety Western Force Team vs Sharks
1. Pek Cowan
- Tatafu Polata-Nau
- Tetara Faulkner
- Ross Haylett-Petty
- Adam Coleman
- Brynard Stander
- Matt Hodgson (C)
- Isireli Naisarani
- Ian Prior
- Jono Lance
- Alex Newsome
- Billy Meakes
- Curtis Rona
- James Verity-Amm
- Marcel Brache
- Heath Tessmann
- Francios van Wyk
- Shambeckler Vui
- Lewis Carmichael
- Richard Hardwick
- Mitchell Short*
- Luke Burton
- Peter Grant
*Denotes potential Super Rugby debut
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