Martha Mataele and sister Atlanta Lolohea have landed in the West and will take off for Suncorp Stadium in their first match for the Force. Fresh off a Super Rugby Aupiki Grand final win for Matatu, the siblings have ditched the celebrations for game preparations undertaking their first session with the squad ahead of the Queensland clash.
Mataele (wife of Force winger Manasa Mataele) will be a pillar of strength for the squad, impressing with her speed and rugby smarts in Saturday's grand final, intercepting and running 50 meters for Matatu's comeback try.
Possibly making her Super W debut off the bench at #16, Lolohea adds depth and versatility. Known as a utility forward, having the ability to also play in the back-row.
Ashley Knight moves to the back-row with Yuna Sato rested with a knee injury. Sue Roberts Trophy Winner and Cottesloe product Kendra Fell earns her start at scrum-half, with Samoan recruit, Leaula moving to the finishers.
Zakiya Kereopa and Keira Macaskill move into the travelling 23, making a total of six changes to the team to take on the impressive Queensland Reds.
Super W: Force vs Reds
Friday, March 31 | Suncorp Stadium | 2:05 PM AWST
Match Footage available on request, please contact Kobe Howard.
