Mccalman returns for southern kings showdown
The Road Safety Western Force have made just one change to their starting XV for the game against the Southern Kings on Sunday, 9 April at nib Stadium. Captain Ben McCalman will make his first appearance of the season off the bench
Nedlands scrumhalf Michael Ruru is the only change in the run-on side this week and will make his starting debut, replacing the injured Ryan Louwrens.
The experience of co-captains Ben McCalman and Heath Tessmann will provide a huge boost for the team off the bench. While also among the reserves, local product Luke Burton is set to for his first match of the season after returning from injury. Also, Curtis Rona has recovered from the concussion he suffered against the Crusaders and will wear jersey No.23.
Head Coach Dave Wessels says the team are excited to be playing back in front of the Sea of Blue and look forward to putting in a good performance against the Kings.
“It’s great to be back at home this week – only the second time in our first six games. We learnt some valuable lessons in New Zealand, particularly around our discipline and concentration in big moments.
“We definitely want to put in a performance that will make the people of Western Australia proud.”
2017 Vodafone Super Rugby – Round Seven
Road Safety Western Force v Southern Kings
Force Field (nib Stadium), Perth
Sunday, 9 April 2017
Kick-off: 2:05 PM AWST
Road Safety Western Force Team
- Ben Daley
- Tatafu Polota-Nau
- Tetera Faulkner
- Matt Philip
- Richie Arnold
- Ross Haylett-Petty
- Matt Hodgson (capt)
- Isi Naisarani
- Michael Ruru
- Jono Lance
- Alex Newsome
- Billy Meakes
- Marcel Brache
- Chance Peni
- Dane Haylett-Petty
Reserves
- Heath Tessmann
- Pek Cowan
- Shambeckler Vui
- Richard Hardwick
- Ben McCalman
- Ian Prior
- Luke Burton
- Curtis Rona
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