The Western Force has named three changes to the starting line-up for Saturday night's Round 8 match-up with the NSW Waratahs at Allianz Stadium.
Simon Cron's side is determined to bounce back from a long New Zealand tour stating the men from the West must roll with the momentum built during the past three weeks and strike in Sydney.
"Every game is an opportunity to win, so for me, this match is about learning from the key moments in our past games and executing," said Cron.
"Playing the Waratahs is always a great Australian battle; there's always going to be some fireworks."
After a late call-up against the Hurricanes, Jake Strachan will start at fly half for the first time, with his triple treat skills, this sees Hamish Stewart move to the centre.
Homegrown talent Jackson Pugh earns his start in the second row pairing up with former Waratah Jeremy Williams.
"One of the things Jackson gives us is a high work rate. We've always had him covering the second row during training. So we feel now is the right time to unleash him at lock," Cron claimed.
Australian eligible, Jacob Norris joins the starting line-up after entering the squad in March.
"Norris came in on an ICC cover for Wells. He's been with us now for four or five weeks, training throughout the New Zealand tour. He gets his shot this game with Rahboni out through injury," mentioned Cron.
Cron attests the squad is rested after the bye week and sees the fire building, admitting the squad is hungry to improve their on-field cohesion.
"None of us are happy with 'close enough good enough'. So now it's just about developing that killer instinct."
"The Waratahs have great players across the park and are a strong attacking team with big ball carriers. We must ensure our first contact is solid, as it is vitally important."
