Force shock the Crusaders with win in Perth
The seven-time champion Crusaders have suffered a shock loss to the Force in their Super 14 clash in Perth on Friday.
The Force won 24-16 after trailing 13-0 at half-time.
The Force scored three tries through prop Pek Cowan, flank Matt Hodgson and hooker Ben Whittaker. Flyhalf David Hill landed three conversions and a penalty.
The Crusaders replied with a try by scrumhalf Kahn Fotuali’i, who also landed a drop goal. Flyhalf Dan Carter kicked a conversion, a penalty and drop goal.
The Force picked up four points for their victory and moved to 11th in the standings while the Crusaders left empty-handed and remained in second position on the log.
In next weekend’s Round 12 action the Force travel to Johannesburg to face the Lions while the Crusaders play the Stormers at Newlands.
Teams:
Western Force:
15. Mark Bartholomeusz, 14. Nick Cummins, 13. Mitch Inman, 12. Ryan Cross, 11. Cameron Shepherd, 10. David Hill, 9. Brett Sheehan, 8. Richard Brown, 7. David Pocock, 6. Matt Hodgson, 5. Nathan Sharpe (captain), 4. Ben McCalman, 3. Tim Fairbrother, 2. Ben Whittaker, 1. Pek Cowan
Substitutes: 16. Nathan Charles, 17. Matt Dunning, 18. Tom Hockings, 19. Sam Wykes, 20. Justin Turner, 21. Sam Harris, 22. Dane Haylett-Petty
Crusaders:
15. Sean Maitland, 14. Adam Whitelock, 13. Robbie Fruean, 12. Ryan Crotty, 11. Zac Guildford, 10. Dan Carter, 9. Kahn Fotuali’i, 8. Thomas Waldrom, 7. Richie McCaw (captain), 6. Kieran Read, 5. Chris Jack, 4. Brad Thorn, 3. Owen Franks, 2. Ti’i Paulo, 1. Ben Franks
Substitutes: 16. Dan Perrin, 17. Wyatt Crockett, 18. Sam Whitelock, 19. George Whitelock, 20. Andy Ellis, 21. Dan Bowden, 22. Colin Slade
[Story from Garrin Lambley on Sport24]
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