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Ex-Maori All Blacks backrower Reed Prinsep named on Western Force’s bench

Captain Reed Prinsep of Canterbury leads his team onto the field prior to the round nine Bunnings NPC match between Canterbury and Tasman at Orangetheory Stadium, on October 29, 2021, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Former Maori All Blacks and Hurricanes backrower Reed Prinsep has been named to come off the pine in the Western Force’s upcoming clash with Moana Pasifika at Perth’s HBF Park.

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Prinsep, 31, has joined the Force on an injury cover contract and brings more than 70 games of Super Rugby experience with him out west.

The backrower has also previously captained Canterbury in New Zealand’s National Provincial Competition. Prinsep played in the Force A’s draw with Brumbies Runners last weekend.

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As for the starting side, Tim Anstee has been brought into the First XV at blindside flanker in the absence of injured veteran Michael Wells.

Wallaby Issak Fines-Leleiwasa also comes into the starting side for the first time this season with halfback Nic White set to come off the bench.

The front row consists of Ryan Coxon, Tom Horton and Argentina’s Santiago Medrano, and the locking duo of Thomas Franklin and captain Jeremy Williams round out the tight five.

Anstee joins rising star Carlo Tizzano and Will Harris in a formidable loose forwards trio.

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Fines-Leleiwasa will partner Wallaby Ben Donaldson in the halves, while Hamish Stewart and Bayley Kuenzle will combine once again in the midfield.

New Zealander Chase Tiatia will combine with magical wing Harry Potter and fullback Max Burey in the outside backs.

The Western Force’s clash with Moana Pasifika is scheduled to get underway at 7:00 pm (local time) at Perth’s HBF Park on Friday night.

Earlier, the Force’s Super W side will take on the Melbourne Rebels at 4:30 pm.

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Force team to take on Moana Pasifika

  1. Ryan Coxon
  2. Tom Horton
  3. Santiago Medrano
  4. Thomas Franklin
  5. Jeremy Williams (c)
  6. Tim Anstee
  7. Carlo Tizzano
  8. Will Harris
  9. Issak Fines-Leleiwasa
  10. Ben Donaldson
  11. Chase Tiatia
  12. Hamish Stewart
  13. Bayley Kuenzle
  14. Harry Potter
  15. Max Burey

Replacements:

  1. Feleti Kaitu’u
  2. Josh Bartlett
  3. Tiaan Tauakipulu
  4. Lopeti Faifua
  5. Reed Prinsep
  6. Ollie Callan
  7. Nic White
  8. George Poolman

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Ace 17 minutes ago
Another ex-player weighs in on new Jacques Nienaber theory in Ireland

I’m sure turdlette will bring a unique perspective, not seen by anyone else.

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SK 23 minutes ago
The times are changing, and some Six Nations teams may be left behind

If you are building the same amount of rucks but kicking more is that a bad thing? Kicks are more constestable than ever, fans want to see a contest, is that a bad thing? kicks create broken field situations where counter attacks from be launched from or from which turnover ball can be exploited, attacks are more direct and swift rather than multiphase in nature, is that a bad thing? What is clear now is that a hybrid approach is needed to win matches. You can still build phases but you need to play in the right areas so you have to kick well. You also have to be prepared to play from turnover ball and transition quickly from the kick contest to attack or set your defence quickly if the aerial contest is lost. Rugby seems healthy to me. The rules at ruck time means the team in possession is favoured and its more possible than ever to play a multiphase game. At the same time kicking, set piece, kick chase and receipt seems to be more important than ever. Teams can win in so many ways with so many strategies. If anything rugby resembles footballs 4-4-2 era. Now football is all about 1 striker formations with gegenpress and transition play vs possession heavy teams, fewer shots, less direct play and crossing. Its boring and it plods along with moves starting from deep, passing goalkeepers and centre backs and less wing play. If we keep tinkering with the laws rugby will become a game with more defined styles and less variety, less ways to win effectively and less varied body types and skill sets.

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jb 2 hours ago
The times are changing, and some Six Nations teams may be left behind

I think that would be OK but hopefully we would see more ball in hand. I am not even sure of the idea myself but the current situation is a bit off. To be honest, I used to hate the blatant blocking so its no easy issue to solve.

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DS 2 hours ago
World Rankings record on the line in round two of the Six Nations

This has to be the most meaningless comparison around, but I suppose it gives the opportunity for some meaningless articles.

[Please note, I only read it so I could give a meaningless comment. ]



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DS 2 hours ago
Another ex-player weighs in on new Jacques Nienaber theory in Ireland

Definitely HH. While we're obviously keen to support Jacques anyway, the proof of the pudding IMHO is the Boks’ tackling which - apart from poor old Lood's unfortunate red card - is out of this world and the cream on the top of their defensive superiority. It's a joy to watch and goes back to my playing days when this standing-up concussion-causing nonsense was just a blip on the horizon. Jacques obviously did his bit towards that, and Jerry Flannery has finished it off. The Irish - and other countries’ - teams still need to get their heads around how important it is and their commentators too. Oh, and the Blitzbokke ook.

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Hammer Head 4 hours ago
Ireland vs Italy | Italy vs Ireland | Six Nations Live

Italy by a lone point

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Hammer Head 4 hours ago
Another ex-player weighs in on new Jacques Nienaber theory in Ireland

Uh oh. It’s gone quiet around here…

Ireland may have performed better at the Stade de France had they adopted Nienaber’s aggressive defensive set-up rather than the system Andy Farrell deployed, which shipped a concerning 35 missed tackles.



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Hammer Head 4 hours ago
Huw Jones responds to concerns surrounding Scotland camp

I will be rooting for Scotland - but they really have to pull finger.

They’ve had an exciting group of players. But not the consistent results.



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JW 4 hours ago
Highlanders confirm Fabian Holland will be sidelined until August

Surely they can take him on the Rivalry tour to just play with the ABXV!?!

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JW 4 hours ago
Highlanders confirm Fabian Holland will be sidelined until August

Will be very interesting to see Tengblad get a run instead this season, although young and having been held back so far for his own development you have to see him now being the squads 3rd lock, and given that elevation, lots of gametime now that he’s going to be relied on to cover Holland.

They will still limit his involvement heavily but 2 or 3 starts and half a dozen bench roles is going to be a perfect introduction to Super for him, especially with someone like Lavinini to show him the way.



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Red and White Dynamight 4 hours ago
'My home away from home': Anton Segner re-signs with Blues

too light for 6, should be tested at 7.

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JW 5 hours ago
Crusaders opt for All Blacks-heavy bench for round 1 in Dunedin

Really, is there a story about him losing 10kg? I wouldn’t doubt it, probably just as easy for him to add it back though.

I personally don’t see what the frustration is with him on the wing, particularly regarding pace. We’ve always had a big left wing.



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CM 7 hours ago
Huw Jones responds to concerns surrounding Scotland camp

Ok, enjoy your success of winning this years tournament! You’ve got to win this weekend though. Should be an easy win.

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CM 7 hours ago
Huw Jones responds to concerns surrounding Scotland camp

What a lot of pundits have neglected to point out is that Italy had a big advantage in that they had 12 points on the board prior to the rain. They were front runners in those conditions which gave them a huge advantage. Scotland outscored them in the terrible conditions, but made many more errors as they were chasing points. The Italy result wasnt as bad as people say. They are a big chance ofn outscoring England in dry conditions at Murrayfield.

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unknown 7 hours ago
Huw Jones responds to concerns surrounding Scotland camp

Not sure it’s the Italy performance in isolation being the issue though. They capitulated against Argentina, were mediocre in the summer and despite some positive moments in the last Six Nations the results were fairly average. Both teams had to deal with the conditions in Rome and Scotland couldn’t adapt. The talk pre-tournament was how well placed they were to make a challenge yet it’s more like Groundhog Day. Scotland have shown issues in concentration by letting leads slip and a lack of plan B. The reaction is not due to just the inept performance in Rome but a consistent inability to kick on and become a real title threat with the talented squad at their disposal

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TheNotoriousFig 8 hours ago
Fissler Extra: RWC winner on URC shortlist, Italian eyed as Faf back-up

Anyone watched enough of Daniel Brennan to know if he is any good? Bouncing round 4 French clubs is a fine professional career and I’m sure he will get a job in the Top 14 or Pro D2. I was just curious if the IRFU would be interested in bringing him to Ireland if he’s good enough.

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Icefarrow 8 hours ago
Huw Jones responds to concerns surrounding Scotland camp

You Scottish supporters sure love making excuses, don’t you? Look forward to a fifth place finish.

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CM 8 hours ago
Huw Jones responds to concerns surrounding Scotland camp

The loss to Italy was significantly overblown IMO. The conditions evened the contest enormously. Scotland will trouble England in this game as all the pressure is on England as they are hyped to win the tournament.

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JO 9 hours ago
The times are changing, and some Six Nations teams may be left behind

Oops. To rein in the number & make-up of subs. In fact, if I remember correctly, the introduction of the subs had a positive effect. (Removing tired players apparently reduced injuries…) Sadly, I cannot lay my hands on the docs or article…so I’m all talk & no beef.

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JJ 9 hours ago
'It’s not going to click overnight': Steve Tandy rules out ‘knee-jerk’ reaction

That’s the best sum up of the situation that I have read. The talk on the EGM is that Ian Griffiths is waiting for the 6Nations to finish, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he decides to call it earlier.

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