FRIDAY, MARCH 15th 2024 HBF PARK, PERTH, AUSTRALIA
Force Seek First Victory
Without a single win this season, the Force must refine their game to its finest details if they hope to overcome the significantly enhanced Moana Pasifika team.
Cron Adjusts Lineup
Following close defeats in their previous two matches, Simon Cron has implemented several adjustments to his lineup. Michael Wells’ absence due to a knee injury necessitated changes, and in an unexpected decision, Nic White will start from the bench while Isaak Fines-Leleiwasa assumes the starting role.
Moana Pasifika Bolstered
On the other side, Tana Umaga has been able to name his three most experienced players with Christian Lealiifano, Sekope Kepu and Julian Savea in the starting line-up. They beat the Drua back in round 2,and came close against the Rebels last week, so they will not be a pushover.
Team line-ups
FORCE
Max Burey, Harry Potter, Bayley Kuenzle, Hamish Stewart, Chase Tiatia, Ben Donaldson, Isaak Fines-Leleiwasa, Will Harris, Carlo Tizzano, Tim Anstee, Jeremy Williams, Thomas Franklin, Santiago Medrano, Tom Horton, Ryan Coxon.
Reserves. Feleti Kaitu’u, Josh Bartlett, Tiaan Tauakipulu, Lopeti Faifua, Reed Prinsep, Ollie Callan, Nic White, George Poolman.
Pasifika
Danny Toala, Nigel Ah Wong, Henry Taefu, Julian Savea, Kyren Taumoefolau, Christian Lealiifano, Ereatara Enari, Lotu Inisi, Sione Havili Talitui, Jacob Norris, Allan Craig, Tom Savage, Sekope Kepu, Sama Malolo, Abraham Pole.
Reserves. Samiuela Moli, Sateki Latu, Sione Mafileo, Ola Taelangi, Irie Papuni, Melani Matavao, William Havili, Pepesana Patafilo.
PREDICTION
I am going to go with the Force but not with any confidence. Only because they are at home and they need to win a game some time this year. Pasifika will have a say in this and I shall look for a points start before betting.
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