Force name four Wallabies for Waratahs decider
Wallabies forwards Scott Fava and Tai McIsaac, and backs Scott Staniforth and Cameron Shepherd have been named
in the Western Force squad to play the NSW Waratahs in Bathurst on Saturday.
The four return to the team, which needs to beat the New South Welshmen to ensure the Australian Provincial
Championship final is played at Members Equity Stadium in Perth, on Friday 29 September.
| Force Team |
| 1. | Angus Scott |
| 2. | Brendan Cannon |
| 3. | Troy Takiari |
| 4. | Pat O’Connor |
| 5. | Luke Doherty (c) |
| 6. | Richard Brown |
| 7. | David Pocock |
| 8. | Scott Fava |
| 9. | Matt Henjak |
| 10. | James Hilgendorf |
| 11. | Cameron Shepherd |
| 12. | Junior Pelesasa |
| 13. | Scott Staniforth |
| 14. | Haig Sare |
| 15. | Scott Daruda |
| Reserve Bench |
| 16. | Tai McIssac |
| 17. | Gareth Hardy |
| 18. | Matt Windle |
| 19. | Josh Fuimaono |
| 20. | Jon McGrath |
| 21. | Josh Graham |
| 22. | Brett Stapleton |
Fava comes into Number 8, with Richard Brown shifting to the blindside flank, while McIsaac will start on
the bench with Brendan Cannon the run-on hooker.
Staniforth, who went to school in Bathurst, will start at outside centre and Shepherd, who made his run-on
Test debut against South Africa earlier this month, will commence on the wing.
In other changes, former Waratah Troy Takiari will start at tight-head prop, with Gareth Hardy moving to
the bench, while captain Luke Doherty will return to the second row, replacing Matt Windle who also moves to
the bench.
In round one, the Western Force beat the Queensland Reds 32-6 at Ballymore, and last weekend lost to the
Brumbies 25-10 at Viking Park.
Force APC coach John Mulvihill said Saturday’s game would be a tight and physical encounter, with either
side capable of making the final.
“We are approaching this game as a semi-final and have worked on elements of the game that let us down last weekend,” he said.
“And while we get a few boys back from Wallabies duties, the Waratahs will also benefit from the return of
Al Baxter, Benn Robinson and Brett Sheehan.”
APC Rugby - Match 5
NSW Waratahs vs Western Force
Carrington Park, Bathurst
Saturday afternoon, September 23
Kick-Off: 3:00pm (local/AEST time), 1:00pm (WA).
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