Round 4 FORCE v REBELS Friday 12 March HBF Park | 5.45pm DEAR PLAYERS, MEMBERS AND FANS,

Congratulations to the Force players, head coach and his staff for the first win back in since 15 July 2017. The performance against the Waratahs last Friday was a well-deserved victory for the fans of this club! I am sure you are as thrilled as I am to have chalked our first win for the season. This week we welcome head coach David Wessels and the former Force players home to WA.

I welcome the Sea of Blue, our loyal fans and members, back to HBF Park to support the team against the Rebels – please ensure our opponents know they are in the opposition territory. Never underestimate the power of the home supporters.

Tonight’s game is a big occasion for the as we acknowledge First Nations peoples who have lived on this continent for over 60,000 years; their traditions, customs and lore live on today. We are proud that inclusion is an integral part of rugby and by hosting the first game of the inaugural Super Rugby AU First Nations Round, we are celebrating their contribution to rugby and society. We recognise that reconciliation is a journey we are on together.

I would like to acknowledge renowned Noongar artist Peter John Farmer II for his fantastic bespoke design of the Force jersey for this historic match.

There is nothing better than live rugby, so be loud and proud of the Force.

Enjoy the game!

Tony Lewis CEO, Western Force 2021 UPCOMING GAMES

RD OPPOSITION DATE KICK-OFF LOCATION

SUPER RUGBY AU

5 QLD REDS SAT, 20 MARCH 4.45PM SUNCORP STADIUM, QLD

6 ACT FRI, 26 MARCH 4.45PM GIO STADIUM, ACT

8 REBELS FRI, 9 APRIL 5.45PM AAMI PARK, VIC

9 NSW WARATAHS SAT, 17 APRIL 5.45PM HBF PARK, WA

10 QLD REDS FRI, 23 APRIL 5.45PM HBF PARK, WA QUALIFYING FINAL - SAT 1 MAY FINAL - SAT 8 MAY

SUPER RUGBY TRANS-TASMAN

1 SAT, 15 MAY 7.55PM HBF PARK, WA

2 HIGHLANDERS FRI, 21 MAY 5.45PM HBF PARK, WA

3 FORCE VS - SUPER ROUND TBC

ORANGETHEORY 4 FRI, 4 JUNE 3.05PM STADIUM, NZ

5 SAT, 12 JUNE 3.05PM EDEN PARK, NZ

FINAL - SAT 19 JUNE

OUR MEMBERSHIPS ALSO INCLUDE A SEVENTH HOME GAME, WHICH WILL BE A ONE-OFF SPECIAL EVENT AGAINST A HIGH PROFILE OPPONENT. WESTERNFORCE.COM.AU *All fixtures are subject to change and kick-off times are AWST

FORCE ON THE HUNT FOR BACK-TO-BACK WINS

It’s set to be another memorable battle crucial for the travelling side as they at HBF Park as the Western Force take search for their first win of the season. on fierce rivals the Melbourne Rebels Force run-on captain for last week’s in the inaugural Super Rugby AU First game, star number eight Brynard Nations Round. Stander said the squad is determined Round Four will mark a week to build on the momentum gained from of recognition, awareness and the Round 3 win. celebration of ’s First Nations “We have got the depth, the history and culture. experience and the young players. The hosts head into the match fresh We believe in ourselves, so hopefully from a historic first Super Rugby we can go out there and make AU win on the road over the NSW everyone proud,” Stander explained. Waratahs in a thrilling contest at Bankwest Stadium. “We know the Rebels will bring a very intense line speed, so we need Fergus Lee-Warner and to prepare for that. We need to be crossed the try line in powerful fashion physical, and we need to be very against the Waratahs, with captain Ian patient to put phases together, the Prior’s clutch last-minute penalty goal points will come from that.” proving the sealer in a momentous result for the club. In celebration of the First Nations Round, the Force will be taking to the The Rebels were also involved in an field in a bespoke jersey designed by entertaining hit-out last week, falling renowned Noongar artist Peter John to the reigning champions, the ACT Farmer II, which was this week part Brumbies 27-24 in Canberra. of a traditional blessing ceremony Wallabies trio Matt To’omua, Reece conducted by Whadjuk Noongar Elder Hodge and will be Professor Simon Forrest. WESTERN FORCE v REBELS Friday 12 Mar | 5.45pm AWST

1 LOOSEHEAD PROP Tom ROBERTSON 2 HOOKER Feleti KAITU’U 3 TIGHTHEAD PROP 4 LEFT LOCK 5 RIGHT LOCK Ryan MCCAULEY 6 LEFT FLANKER Fergus LEE-WARNER 7 RIGHT FLANKER Kane KOTEKA

8 NUMBER EIGHT Brynard STANDER C 9 SCRUMHALF Tomás CUBELLI 10 FLYHALF Jake MCINTYRE 11 LEFT WING Marcel BRACHE 12 INSIDE CENTRE 13 OUTSIDE CENTRE 14 RIGHT WING Byron RALSTON 15 FULLBACK Rob KEARNEY

REPLACEMENTS 16. Jack Winchester 20. Tomas Lezana 17. Angus Wagner 21. 18. Greg Holmes 22. 19. 23. Jack McGregor

MATCH OFFICIALS: Referee: Graham Cooper, AR1: Keane Reuben, WESTERN FORCE v REBELS Friday 12 Mar | 5.45pm AWST Perth

1 LOOSEHEAD PROP Cabous ELOFF 2 HOOKER James HANSON 3 TIGHTHEAD PROP Pone FAAMAUSILI 4 LEFT LOCK Ross HAYLETT-PETTY 5 RIGHT LOCK Trevor HOSEA 6 LEFT FLANKER Joshua KEMENY 7 RIGHT FLANKER

8 NUMBER EIGHT Michael WELLS VC 9 SCRUMHALF

10 FLYHALF Matt TO’OMUA C 11 LEFT WING Marika KOROIBETE 12 INSIDE CENTRE 13 OUTSIDE CENTRE Stacey ILI 14 RIGHT WING Lachlan ANDERSON 15 FULLBACK Tom PINCUS

REPLACEMENTS 16. Ed Craig 20. Tom Nowlan/Brad Wilkin 17. Isaac Aedo Kailea 21. Glen Vaihu 18. Lucio Sordoni 22. James Tuttle 19. Steve Cummins 23. Frank Lomani/ Carter Gordon

No4: Brett Cronan, No5: Madeline Putz, TMO: Kyle Burnett GAME DAY ACTIVATIONS

There’s plenty to look forward to along with the Force and the Rebels going to battle tonight at HBF Park.

As part of the inaugural Super Rugby AU First Nations Round, there will be an array of Indigenous activities and ceremonies around the ground.

At Gate 1 there will be a community art piece where fans can learn the art of dot painting, didgeridoo performances, as well as the usual fun-filled kids activities including the Santos RugbyRoos clinic, inflatable amusements, photo booth, and Toyota vehicle display.

Before the game, Wadjuk Nyoongar Elder Professor Simon Forrest will perform a traditional Indigenous welcome to country and smoking ceremony, with a unity dance taking place prior to kick-off.

At half time there will be an amazing modern Indigenous musical performance with some fantastic accompanying pyrotechnics. FIRST NATIONS, HOME AND AWAY JERSEYS

T JER UL SE D Y A S

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