Former All Black Jeremy Thrush will make his Force debut on Friday, one of three changes to the starting XV for the clash against the Crusaders.
Thrush will start ahead of Johan Bardoul in the second row, while former New Zealand U20s flanker Henry Stowers has earned a nod at blindside ahead of Tevin Ferris.
There is a backline shuffle triggered by the inclusion of Masivesi Dakuwaqa on the right wing, Brad Lacey shifting to outside centre.
Cameron Orr will provide prop cover ahead of Markus Vanzati, George Pisi dropping off the extended bench due to a shoulder injury in place of Taefu and Clay Uyen.
The Force face the Crusaders at nib Stadium on Friday night, kicking off at 6pm local, 8pm AEST, broadcast live on Channel 7 in WA and FOX SPORTS nationwide.
TEAM
Force team to face the Crusaders
1. Harrison Lloyd
2. Heath Tessmann
3. Chris Heiberg
4. Fergus Lee-Warner
5. Jeremy Thrush
6. Henry Stowers
7. Chris Alcock
8. Brynard Stander
9. Ian Prior (C)
10. Andrew Deegan
11. Rod Davies
12. AJ Alatimu
13. Brad Lacey
14. Masivesi Dakuwaqa
15. Peter Grant
Reserves
16. Feleti Kaitu’u
17. Cameron Orr
18. Tom Sheminant
19. Leon Power
20. Johan Bardoul
21. Tevin Ferris
22. Harrison Orr
23. Issak Fines-Leleiwasa
24. Henry Taefu
25. Clay Uyen
