The Western Force are set to run out for Mauritius’ Beachcomber World Club 10’s competition this weekend, June 15-17.
Former Wallaby and the Force’s head of elite performance Matt Hodgson will lead the team as the coach, with captain Harry Scoble and vice-captain Michael McDonald by his side.
The Force will take on some world class opponents including the Vodacom Bulls, Newcastle Falcons, Montpellier, AP Dragons, French Pyrenees, Cell C Sharks and Kobelco Steelers.
Force players Markus Vanzati, Tom Sheminant and Elliot Turner have also been picked for the team.
Having won the World Club 10s back in 2016, the Force is back stronger than ever and are looking to have another big year at the competition.
Team list:
Markus Vanzati
Harry Scoble (Captain)
Oscar Backhouse
Sheldon Tarawa
Sam Barsby
Chris Kidd
Jack McGregor
Jackson Pugh
Michael McDonald (Vice Captain)
Liam Fletcher
Tom Sheminant
Carlo Tizzano
Tobias Hoskins
Elliot Turner
Brendan Owen
Jack Hardy
Matthew Hodgson (Coach)
Catch the Force in all the action:
Friday June 15th
7:45pm- 8:09pm POOL A- Western Force v Cell C Sharks
Saturday June 16th
1:00pm- 1:24pm POOL A – Western Force v Vodacom Bulls
7:45pm – 8:09pm 1st Pool A v 4th Pool B QF1
8:09pm – 8:33pm 2nd Pool A v 3rd Pool B QF2
8:33pm – 8:57pm 1st Pool B v 4th Pool A QF3
8:57pm – 9:25pm 2nd Pool B v 3rd Pool A QF4
Sunday June 17th
4:00pm – 4:24pm Loser QF1 v Loser QF4 Shield SF1
4:24pm – 4:48pm Loser QF2 v Loser QF3 Shield SF2
4:48pm – 5:12pm Winner QF1 v Winner QF4 Cup SF1
5:12pm – 5:36pm Winner QF3 v Winner QF2 Cup SF2
7:40pm – 8:04pm Loser Shield SF1 v Loser Shield SF2 Bowl Final 7th / 8th Play-off
8:06pm – 8:30pm Winner Shield SF1 v Winner Shield SF2 Shield Final 5th / 6th Play-off
8:32pm – 8:56pm Loser Cup SF1 v Loser Cup SF2 Plate Final 3rd / 4th Play-off
9:00pm – 9:24pm Winner Cup SF1 v Winner Cup SF2 Cup Final 1st / 2nd Play-off
*All times are AWST
