Following a strong showing against the Highlanders, Head Coach Simon Cron has made four changes to his starting XV ahead of this Sunday's Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 clash against the Blues.
Sam Spink will start in the centre, playing his first professional match across the Tasman. His powerful physical presence and ability to make shifts across the park is a strong addition when shaping up against a skilful Blues outfit.
Reigning Nathan Sharpe dual medallist Tim Anstee will start at openside flanker, with Wanneroo talent Ollie Callan moving to the finishers.
Tom Robertson is unavailable for selection and will undergo his 12-day HIA standdown after sustaining a head knock in last Sunday's match. Here, Angus Wagner moves to loosehead prop, and Folau Fainga'a regains the hooker position after continued Achilles soreness ruled him out minutes before kick-off in Invercargill.
Dominant ball carrier Felix Kalapu pairs up with Jeremy Williams in the second row, with Ryan McCauley moving to the finishers.
Marley Pearce is set to make his Super Rugby debut for the Western Force after being named in the matchday 23 at 17.
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Super Rugby Pacific: Force vs Blues
Sunday, March 26 | Eden Park NZ | 10:35 AM AWST
Force team list
1 Angus Wagner
2 Folau Fainga'a
3 Santiago Medrano
4 Felix Kalapu
5 Jeremy Williams
6 Michael Wells (C)
7 Tim Anstee
8 Rahboni Vosayaco
9 Gareth Simpson
10 Bryce Hegarty
11 Toni Pulu
12 Hamish Stewart
13 Sam Spink
14 Zach Kibirige
15 Chase Tiatia
16 Tom Horton
17 Marley Pearce
18 Siosifa Amone
19 Ryan McCauley
20 Ollie Callan
21 Issak Fines-Leleiwasa
22 Bayley Kuenzle
22 George Poolman
