The Western Force have made two changes to their side to face the Chiefs on Saturday.
Wallaby backrower has been moved to the bench with Angus Cottrell moving to number eight and Brynard Stander being promoted to blindside flanker.
In the only other change to the starting XV, Heath Tessmann has been given the nod ahead of Nathan Charles at hooker.
Force coach Michael Foley will be looking for a much improved effort against the Chiefs this weekend.
“We were disappointed in our performance on Friday night. For the first 60 minutes of the game, we created enough opportunities to take points,” he said.
“However, at key times we gave possession away and released pressure too easily. A lot of the lead up work in attack was what we’ve been practicing and came on the back of good set piece and defence.
“Ultimately, we will stay true to the way we want to play and won’t lose sight of what we are trying to achieve, but to take the next step and win those games, will mean being more relentless to finish our work when we have momentum at different times throughout the game.”
The Western Force take on the chiefs at 5:35pm AEDT Saturday LIVE on FOX SPORTS.
1. Pekahou Cowan
2. Heath Tessmann
3. Tetera Faulkner
4. Ross Haylett-Petty
5. Adam Coleman
6. Brynard Stander
7. Matt Hodgson (C)
8. Angus Cottrell
9. Alby Mathewson
10. Peter Grant
11. Semisi Masirewa
12. Solomoni (Junior Rasolea)
13. Ben Tapuai
14. Marcel Brache
15. Dane Haylett-Petty
Reserves
16. Chris Heiberg
17. Nathan Charles
18. Jermaine Ainsley
19. Sitiveni (Stevie) Mafi
20. Ben McCalman
21. Ryan Louwrens
22. Ian Prior
23. Albert Nikoro
