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Western Force Pre-Season & 2012 Fixtures The Emirates Western Force have been braving the scorching Perth summer as they prepare for the upcoming 2012 FxPro Super Rugby campaign. After a short break over the festive period, the Force have been preparing under the watchful eye of coach Richard Graham, The 2012 squad includes a number of fresh new faces, and a number of older, wiser heads. Including Force stalwart Nathan Sharpe preparing for his 15th Super Rugby season, after recently taking out RUPA’s Medal for Excellence for a third time in his illustrious career, and notching 100 Wallabies caps. Sharpe will be joined by Wallabies teammate and new Emirates Western Force recruit Salesi Ma’afu, who Graham hopes will bring some on field agression, despite his teddy bear like appearance. In further news, Emirates Western Force members and supporters will be able to enjoy top level rugby throughout the weekend next season with a great mix of Friday, Saturday and even a Sunday fixture at home to appeal across the board. The club worked closely with SANZAR to add some variety to days and times for the benefit of West Australian supporters and have been handed a draw that will see the side play three times on a Friday night, four times on Saturday, including two early twilight matches, and a Sunday afternoon clash for just the second time in Emirates Western Force history. All Super Rugby matches played in Perth in 2011 were on a Saturday night and RugbyWA CEO Vern Reid believes the variety in the 2012 draw will enable more families and other patrons to experience rugby at its best. “We’re really pleased with the schedule and a variety of kick-off days and times. It definitely better caters to our members and supporters and will enable them to enjoy more rugby in 2012,” said RugbyWA CEO Vern Reid. “This draw will allow families to take advantage of earlier kick-off times especially in those twilight games on Saturday evenings and also on the Sunday afternoon. I expect it’ll be a real picnic atmosphere which will be great." To see the Emirates Western Force 2012 fixtures CLICK HERE |
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