Force v Blues: Teams
The Western Force have reshuffled their back row for the visit of the Blues on Saturday.
Last Updated: 11/03/11 10:21am
The Western Force have reshuffled their back row for the visit of the Blues on Saturday.
Injury to David Pocock means Matt Hodgson will move to the openside, Richard Brown will start at No.8 and Ben McCalman switches to the blindside.
Sam Wykes will take McCalman's place in the second row, while in the backs Alfie Mafi is handed a first start after impressing off the bench.
Chris Lowrey and Toby Morland get their chances to impress for the Blues in Perth.
No.8 Lowrey returns to replace Peter Saili, while Morland will partner Luke McAlister at half-back.
Charlie Faumuina is also handed a start after being named in the front row.
Western Force: 15 Cameron Shepherd, 14 Alfie Mafi, 13 Nick Cummins, 12 Gene Fairbanks, 11 David Smith, 10 James O'Connor, 9 Brett Sheehan, 8 Ben McCalman, 7 Matt Hodgson, 6 Richard Brown, 5 Nathan Sharpe (c), 4 Sam Wykes, 3 Tim Fairbrother, 2 Ben Whittaker, 1 Pek Cowan.
Replacements: 16 Nathan Charles, 17 Matt Dunning, 18 Tevita Metuisela, 19 Jono Jenkins, 20 James Stannard, 21 Matt Brandon, 22 Pat Dellit.
Blues: 15 Isaia Toeava, 14 Joe Rokocoko, 13 Jared Payne, 12 Benson Stanley, 11 Rene Ranger, 10 Luke McAlister, 9 Toby Morland, 8 Chris Lowrey, 7 Daniel Braid, 6 Jerome Kaino, 5 Ali Williams, 4 Anthony Boric, 3 Charlie Faumuina, 2 Keven Mealamu (c),1 Tony Woodcock.
Replacements: 16 Tom McCartney, 17 John Afoa, 18 Kurtis Haiu, 19 Luke Braid, 20 Alby Mathewson, 21 Stephen Brett, 22 Sherwin Stowers.
