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Western Force will host the Chiefs in Perth in the opening round of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman.
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan is hoping his side’s long trek to Perth can make for a happy homecoming in what he terms will be a ‘battle of the scrappers’ against the Western Force on Saturday night. With a hideous schedule, compounded by making the final of Super Rugby Aotearoa, which will see the Chiefs play 10, or even 11, matches in as many weeks, you can bet none of their squad were exactly jumping for joy at the prospect of boarding an eight-hour flight for their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman opener.
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Thanks once again to all who either contributed a question, or debated one in this week’s callout. Watching a query as it is refined through discussion can be especially helpful to my responses on Friday.
Is it just me or does it appear that our most consistent forwards in terms of total contribution are weighted to Force, Rebels and Brumbies? Waratahs and Reds both seem a bit short of impact?
Western Force break Waratahs hearts at the death
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Standings PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 17: Domingo Miotti of the Force celebrates after kicking a penalty to win the round nine Super RugbyAU match between the Western Force and the NSW Waratahs at HBF Park, on April 17, 2021, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
The Western Force beat the NSW Waratahs 31-30 in a tense Super Rugby AU Round Nine clash at HBF Park in Perth, Western Australia.
Domingo Miotti kicked a walk-off penalty to win the ‘Battle of the Basement’ contest between the Western Force and the NSW Waratahs.
Force fight back to down rudderless Rebels
Super Rugby Aotearoa: Standings MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Kyle Godwin of the Force and teammates celebrate after winning their round eight Super RugbyAU match between the Melbourne Rebels and the Western Force at AAMI Park, on April 09, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)
The Western Force edged the Melbourne Rebels 15-16 in a dull Super Rugby AU Round Eight contest at AAMI Park, Melbourne.
Tim Anstee scored at the death as the Western Force came from behind to win a dire Australian derby under the lights in Victoria. The win is the Western Australian side’s first in Melbourne since 2015.