The Western Force have made a whopping seven changes to their side ahead of their clash with the Bulls on Friday.
Rookie hooker Harry Scoble has been called into the starting side for the injured Heath Tessmann while in the usual scrumhalf Ian Prior will start at 10, with Luke Morahan on the wing, with Super Rugby debutant Ammon Matuauto at outside centre.
Guy Millar and Ross Haylett-Petty return to the bench while forward Anaru Rangi has been named for his potential Super Rugby debut.
Head coach Michael Foley was disappointed with the team’s effort in its loss against the Waratahs and said an immediate response was vital.
“As a team, our opportunity to respond to a disappointing performance comes on Friday night,” he said.
“Every person in the team cares, but the way to best show that is on the field. While we’ve encountered some challenges this season, it’s important we look forward to attacking and enjoying every contest.”
The Western Force play the Bulls at 9:05pm AEST Friday, LIVE on FOX SPORTS.
TEAM
1. Francois van Wyk
2. Harry Scoble
3. Tetera Faulkner
4. Sitiveni (Steve) Mafi
5. Adam Coleman
6. Angus Cottrell
7. Matt Hodgson (C)
8. Ben McCalman
9. Alby Mathewson
10. Ian Prior
11. Luke Morahan
12. Solomoni (Junior) Rasolea
13. Ammon Matuauto
14. Marcel Brache
15. Dane Haylett-Petty
RESERVES
16. Chris Heiberg
17. Anaru Rangi
18. Guy Millar
19. Ross Haylett-Petty
20. Brynard Stander
21. Ryan Louwrens
22. Kyle Godwin
23. Semisi Masirewa
