SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC ROUND 13
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HIGHLANDERS VS WESTERN FORCE FRI 13 MAY Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
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LATEST: MOANA PASIFIKA RESCHEDULED game NOW announced
The Western Force will now play two games during the week of Round 15 with the resheduled game against Moana Pasifika kicking off at 3pm on May 24 at Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland. This comes after it was originally slated for Super Round, before the WA-based club were gutted as a result of COVID. At the time, the Western Force had medically reported considerable numbers of cases within the squad, which under Rugby Australia protocols means they are not available for selection As a result, the game will now be played as part of the final round of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season, kicking off proceedings on Tuesday before the Force return home to face the Hurricanes on May 28.
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LETTER
FROM THE CEO Last Saturday night, the last 25 minutes meant the weekend was spent analysing a disappointing game below our standards. They’re a fact of life as a rugby player, coach, administrator, and supporter. We can’t escape this reality when we are so invested as supporters of a sports team. We know as a group we let everyone down, and we know we must do better. Trust me when I say that this group has spent the last three days analysing what went wrong. At 15-18, I thought that it was our night. We as a group at the Western Force need to learn quickly so that one bad night doesn’t lead to more. I recently came across a quote that I thought was perfect for the Western Force players and coaches who have beat themselves up about their mistakes, decisions, and play in the latter stages of the Crusaders game.
“Don’t place your mistakes on your head, their weight may crush you. Instead, place them under your feet and use them as a platform to view your horizons.” — source unknown
Tim Sampson and the coaches, along with the leadership group, have worked tirelessly this week to ensure the playing group remain in a positive state of mind and remain focused on the job at hand - fighting for a place in the finals. The players selected this week must focus on what they are doing in the moment this Friday against the Highlanders and put their learnings from last week into action. We need a big game this Friday to keep the season alive, and I encourage you all to get behind the players. It is a must win, and this will bring the best out in the group.
Anthony J Lewis CEO, Western Force 3
Tim Anstee runs the ball during the Round 2 of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, 2021
MATCH PREVIEW
The Rugby Wrap podcast, hosted by Mitch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and Mick Colliss After playing the best of the best in the New Zealand conference at home this past fortnight, the Western Force find themselves on the road again. The destination, Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin to take on the Highlanders. With just three points separating three teams all fighting for a finals spot, this has barnstormer written all over it. The Force will be burning from their second half showing against a red-hot Crusaders outfit last week. Fortunately, the beauty of rugby provides them with a chance to get straight back on the proverbial horse and right some of those wrongs while it still hurts. Forsyth Barr is one of the great stadiums to play Super Rugby in. Conditions are always perfect, no matter how horrible it is outside, the pitch is fast and The Zoo (the Highlanders student section) always makes sure the visiting team is made welcome. After losing their last two at home, the Highlanders have gone on to record away wins against the Reds and the
Drua. The core of those victories came from abrasive forward play unleashing potent backs such as Josh Timu and Thomas Umaga-Jensen. Upfront for the Highlanders a familiar face in Jermaine Ainsley will go headto-head with Tom Robertson in a battle to provide their 9s with a valuable clean ball. Both the Force and Highlanders have it all to play for, so there is no need for either team to hold back in what is shaping to be an all-out attacking affair. There is no better way to kick off this round of Super Rugby. Score predictor: The Force to spook the Highlanders into submission this Friday the 13th and keep their finals hopes alive.
MATCH OFFICIALS Referee Ben O’Keefe 4
AR 1 Brendon Pickerill
AR 2 Angus Mabey
TMO Shane McDermott
Angus Wagner scores a try against the Highlanders, Round 2 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, 2021
Rob Kearney avoids Jona Nareki, Round 2 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman, 2021
Curtis Rona of the Force slips a tackle by Kayne Hammington, Round 13 Super Rugby, 2017 Junior Rasolea on the attack during the Round 5 Super Rugby, 2014
WESTERN FORCE Tom Robertson
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Andrew Ready
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Santiago Medrano
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Jeremy Thrush 4 Izack Rodda
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Fergus Lee-Warner
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Ollie Callan
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Tim Anstee
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Ian Prior
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Reesjan Pasitoa 10 Manasa Mataele 11 Bayley Kuenzle 12 Kyle Godwin (c) 13 Byron Ralston 14 Jake Strachan 15 16 FELETI KAITU’U 17 ANGUS WAGNER 18 BO ABRA 19 RYAN MCAULEY 20 BRYNARD STANDER 21 MICHAEL MCDONALD 22 JAKE MCINTYRE 23 Richard Kahui
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HIGHLANDERS 1
Ethan de Groot
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Andrew Makalio
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Jermaine Ainsley
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Bryn Evans
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Josh Dickson
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James Lentjes (CC)
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Billy Harmon
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Marino Mikaele-Tu’u
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Aaron Smith (CC)
10 Sam Gilbert 11
Scott Gregory
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Thomas Umaga-Jensen
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Josh Timu
14 Fetuli Paea 15
Connor Garden-Bachop
16 Rhys Marshall 17 Daniel Lienert-Brown 18 Saula Mau 19 Fabian Holland 20 Hugh Renton 21 Folau Fakatava 22 Mitch Hunt 23 Liam Coombes-Fabling
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P L AY E R PROFILE
Fergus Lee-Warner
WHICH JUNIOR CLUB DID YOU PLAY FOR? Muswellbrook Heelers (New South Wales).
WHAT IS YOUR FIRST RUGBY MEMORY? Winning the U8s Grand Final in Muswellbrook.
Jack McGregor. We live together, so it’s just easy.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE RUGBY MEMORY?
FAVOURITE MOVIE WHEN YOU WERE A KID?
Super Rugby debut against the Waratahs at the SCG in 2020 or my first game for the Force at HBF Park against Fiji. 8
WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMMATE TO ROOM WITH AND WHY?
Babe.
WHICH JUNIOR CLUB DID YOU PLAY FOR?
Sunnybank (Queensland).
WHAT IS YOUR FIRST RUGBY MEMORY?
Playing at boarding school and having no idea what was going on.
DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS?
We have a Staffordshire Bull Terrier named Jax and a Chihuahua named Harlee.
FAVOURITE WAY TO RELAX?
Fishing.
TELL US ONE RANDOM FACT ABOUT ONE OF YOUR TEAMMATES.
P L AY E R PROFILE
Greg Holmes
Despite having his license, Kyle Godwin is a terrible boat driver.
HEAD
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TOM 2 ETHAN ROBERTSON DE GROOT
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2 02 2 A p p e a r ances
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Tackles
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Ball carries
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D efen de rs be ate n
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Wallabies caps
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Tackles
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Ball carries
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Defenders beaten
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ALL BLACKS caps
Tom Robertson in action during Round 2 Super Rugby Pacific match between the Melbourne Rebels, 2022
Ethan de Groot charges forward during the International Test Match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Fiji, 2021
THE LEGENDS Richard Brown
With 89 Super Rugby caps for the club and 23 Tests for the Wallabies, Richard Brown is undoubtedly a Western Force Legend. The powerful and versatile number eight, who could also play as a flanker, was part of the inaugural Force squad in 2006 and spent his entire Super Rugby career in WA after John Mitchell convinced the Queenslander to make the move across the country. Known for his unrelenting aggression, toughness and dedication, Brown was a crucial member of the Force squad from 2006 to 2013. Brown rose through the ranks of Australian representative rugby with the Schoolboys, the U21s at two IRB World Championships (2003 and 2005) and playing part in the World Sevens Series (2003/4). As one of the premier number eights in the country and a consistent presence in the 12
Force starting XV, Brown earned his first Test cap for the Wallabies in the narrow 24-28 loss to the All Blacks in 2008. The backrower went on to make 23 appearances for the Wallabies, with an ill-timed shoulder injury ruling him out of selection for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand. In 2013, the foundation player announced he would moving to Japan to play for Honda Heat in the Japanese Top League, where he would go on to finish his professional playing career. Having made his mark as a passionate player with an exceptional work ethic, Brown embodied the club’s spirit each and every time he pulled on the Force jersey.
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