Trans-Tasman Round 1 FORCE v Saturday 15 May HBF Park I 7:55pm DEAR PLAYERS, MEMBERS AND FANS,

I welcome the Sea of Blue, our loyal Members and fans, back to HBF Park for the first match of the Trans-Tasman competition against the Aotearoa grand finalists, the Chiefs. Firstly, thank you for the support you gave to the team in our last home game against the Reds – we heard you in full voice, bringing the team home in the last 10 minutes! The players were lifted, and you created an amazing atmosphere that was a catalyst in our historic victory. There is no doubt you are creating a fortress for the ! Congratulations again to the players, head coach and his staff for securing a historic first for the Western Force – a place in the Super Rugby finals series. In the Semi Final, we were in the game until the final stages and our defensive effort was outstanding. The team stayed in the fight while down to 14 men, which exemplified the character of this group. Tonight’s clash against the Chiefs is another big occasion for the club, with bragging rights on the line. We are here to win tonight, and a victory will ensure our momentum from Super Rugby AU continues in this Trans-Tasman competition. We welcome Chiefs CEO Mike Collins, Team Manager Martyn Vercoe, and their players to HBF Park. Since my arrival, I have been amazed by the efforts of our organisation to create a unique atmosphere at our home games, from pre-match entertainment to our Gate 1 Fan Zone. Compared to what is offered across other clubs, the Force are market leaders. We want to be ‘The Leading Force’ in every avenue of the matchday experience. There is nothing better than live Saturday night rugby, so be loud and proud. Enjoy the game! Tony Lewis CEO, Western Force NEXT HOME GAME

Trans-Tasman Round 2 FORCE v HIGHLANDERS

Friday 21 May HBF Park I 5:45pm

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FORCE REIGNITE TRANS-TASMAN RIVALRY

In a momentous occasion, the Western Aotearoa campaign, with the likes of Force host the Chiefs for the first time All Blacks duo Damian McKenzie and in over four years tonight at HBF Park. Anton Lienert-Brown providing class The Saturday night fixture also marks and consistency for the - the beginning of the highly anticipated based side and are certainly players to inaugural Super Rugby Trans-Tasman keep an eye on tonight. season. Having won the Super Rugby title with Both sides enter the contest in a rich the Chiefs in 2012, World Cup-winning vein of form having made the finals of former All Black and current Force their respective domestic Super Rugby outside back is excited competitions, with the Force reaching to be facing his former side. the Semi Final stage and the Chiefs “The Chiefs are a huge part of who I narrowly missing out on the Super am as a rugby player. It will be mixed Rugby Aotearoa title in the Grand Final emotions, but I’m really looking against the last Saturday. forward to it,” the 2011 World Cup Having enjoyed their first Super Rugby winner said. AU finals appearance this season following three consecutive wins, “When you play any sport, you want including two in front of the Sea of Blue to test yourself against the best and at HBF Park, the Force is fired up and that’s what the Kiwi teams are. It’s a hungry for more success when they big test for our boys, but it’s fantastic take on the Chiefs. to have this competition, as it’s great for rugby. It’s sure to be an action-packed clash, with the Chiefs proving to be the “The guys are really excited to battle it surprise package of the Super Rugby out with the Kiwi teams.” WESTERN FORCE v CHIEFS Saturday 15 May | 7:55pm AWST Perth

1 LOOSEHEAD PROP Tom ROBERTSON 2 HOOKER Feleti KAITU’U 3 TIGHTHEAD PROP 4 LEFT LOCK 5 RIGHT LOCK Fergus LEE-WARNER 6 LEFT FLANKER 7 RIGHT FLANKER Kane KOTEKA 8 NUMBER EIGHT Brynard STANDER 9 SCRUMHALF Tomás CUBELLI 10 FLYHALF Jake MCINTYRE 11 LEFT WING Jordan OLOWOFELA 12 INSIDE CENTRE

13 OUTSIDE CENTRE C 14 RIGHT WING Richard KAHUI 15 FULLBACK Rob KEARNEY

REPLACEMENTS 16. 20. Ollie CALLAN 17. Angus WAGNER 21. 18. Greg HOLMES 22. Domingo MIOTTI 19. Ryan MCCAULEY 23. Jake STRACHAN

Referee: Damon Murphy, AR1: Graham Cooper, AR2: Jordan Way, WESTERN FORCE v CHIEFS Saturday 15 May | 7:55pm AWST Perth

1 LOOSEHEAD PROP 2 HOOKER Nathan HARRIS 3 TIGHTHEAD PROP Angus TA’AVAO 4 LEFT LOCK 5 RIGHT LOCK Tupou VAA’I 6 LEFT FLANKER 7 RIGHT FLANKER 8 NUMBER EIGHT 9 SCRUMHALF C 10 FLYHALF Damian MCKENZIE 11 LEFT WING 12 INSIDE CENTRE 13 OUTSIDE CENTRE Anton LIENERT-BROWN 14 RIGHT WING 15 FULLBACK Chase TIATIA

REPLACEMENTS 16. Samisoni TAUKEI’AHO 20. 17. 21. 18. Joe APIKOTOA 22. 19. Zane KAPELI 23. Bailyn SULLIVAN

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There’s plenty of action happening around the ground before the Force and Chiefs go to battle at HBF Park. Paula Parore and Clay Darius, who have starred at Crown Theatre Perth’s ‘We Will Rock You WA – Brit and Oz’ and in The Voice Australia, will be taking centre stage with an electric performance alongside the breathtaking Dangerous Delights fire dancers and an exhilarating fireworks display. At Gate 1, there will be an exciting variety of carnival rides. Harvey Beef will be there with delicious samples and it will be your last chance to go into the draw to kick to win a Toyota Hilux SR5 thanks to our proud partners. There is also the usual fun-filled kids activities including the Santos RugbyRoos clinic, inflatable amusements and photo booth. INTRODUCING OUR NEW SUPER RUGBY TRANS-TASMAN MAJOR PARTNER

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