WYKES RUNS ON FOR ‘FORCE FIELD’ FAREWELL
Veteran lock Sam Wykes will return to the starting XV and is set to play his final match at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) when the Western Force tackles the ACT Brumbies on Friday (5 June).
The 27-year-old, who will play in the Japanese Top League in 2015/2016, returns to the starting second row, having already played 85 games across eight seasons with the Western Australian club.
Wykes will pack down behind Guy Millar, who earns his first opportunity in the run-on side, having played three matches off the bench this season.
The home side will also feature a fresh halves pairing, with Alby Mathewson back into the starting side, while Zack Holmes also returns to face the ACT side, where he made his Asteron Life Super Rugby debut in 2012.
Head Coach Michael Foley says the match will be a special occasion for Wykes and his teammates.
“As a team – players and staff – we’re very determined to finish our home season with a strong performance in front of our supporters ,” he said.
“Our ability to nail our attacking breakdowns against players that are highly active in that area will be key in seeing our attack convert opportunities to points.
“Friday night represents an opportunity for the team to farewell ‘Wykesy’. Wykesy has always given his all for his mates and our supporters. In most recent times, when asked to captain the team during difficult circumstances this season, he gave his all in accepting the responsibility. As someone who has immense respect for our supporters, the club and his teammates, Sam will be keen to rip in on Friday night, and I know the rest of the boys will be keen to do the same for him.”
Tickets are available for the Western Force’s final home match of the season against the ACT Brumbies at the ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium) on Friday, 5 June. Tickets are available from ticketmaster.com.au.
2015 Asteron Life Super Rugby – Week 17
Western Force v ACT Brumbies
The ‘Force Field’ (nib Stadium), Perth
Kick-off: 7pm
1. Pekahou Cowan
2. Nathan Charles
3. Guy Millar
4. Sam Wykes
5. Adam Coleman
6. Angus Cottrell
7. Matt Hodgson (c)
8. Ben McCalman
9. Alby Mathewson
10. Zack Holmes
11. Nick Cummins
12. Kyle Godwin
13. Marcel Brache
14. Luke Morahan
15. Dane Haylett-Petty
Reserves
16. Heath Tessmann
17. Chris Heiberg
18. Tetera Faulkner
19. Steve Mafi
20. Kane Koteka
21. Ryan Louwrens
22. Luke Burton
23. Patrick Dellit
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