Our second game this morning is an Australian derby that should really have only one winner, with the Reds hosting the Force in Brisbane.
The Reds come off a late win over the Waratahs last weekend, and will be hoping for a much improved performance against the Force. Mike Harris will continue in the absence of Quade Cooper, and will want to make life difficult for the selectors by having another good game.
The Force came undone against the Brumbies last week, and I do not think things will get any better this weekend. Their team, apart from captain David Pocock, looks a little dire of stand out players, and they will find life difficult this season.
Reds to take it, easily.
Reds: 15. Luke Morahan, 14. Dom Shipperley, 13. Ben Tapuai, 12. Jonathan Lance, 11. Digby Ioane, 10. Mike Harris, 9. Will Genia, 8. Radike Samo, 7. Beau Robinson, 6. Jake Schatz, 5. James Horwill (Captain), 4. Rob Simmons, 3. James Slipper, 2. Albert Anae, 1. Ben Daley
Replacements: 16. James Hanson, 17. Greg Holmes, 18. Van Humphries, 19. Ed Quirk, 20. Liam Gill, 21. Ben Lucas, 22. Rod Davies
Force: 15. Alifeleti (Alfi) Mafi, 14. Nick Cummins, 13. Patrick Dellit, 12. Winston Stanley, 11. Napolioni Nalaga, 10. James Stannard, 9. Brett Sheehan, 8. Ben McCalman, 7. David Pocock (Captain), 6. Matthew Hodgson, 5. Nathan Sharpe, 4. Toby Lynn, 3. Salesi Ma’afu, 2. Nathan Charles, 1. Pekahou Cowan
Replacements: 16. Ben Whittaker, 17. Kieran Longbottom, 18. Phoenix Battye, 19. Angus Cottrell, 20. Ben Seymour, 21. Rory Sidey, 22. Samu Wera
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Okay my SB is already screwed.
Go Force!!!
Force gonna win as I picked Reds
Heavy rain in Brisbane, it looks like a tropical storm on the east coast of Australia
REDS 3 vs WESTERN FORCE 0 after 7 min. Penalty converted by Michael Harris for REDS
SA won the cricket by 5 wickets
REDS 8 vs WESTERN FORCE 0 after 20 min. Try scored by Ben Tapuai for REDS
REDS 10 vs WESTERN FORCE 0 after 21 min. Try converted by Michael Harris for REDS
REDS 10 vs WESTERN FORCE 3 after 25 min. Penalty converted by James Stannard for FORCE
This is the one game where I really don’t want an upset… Got Reds on LMS
REDS 10 vs WESTERN FORCE 6 after 27 min. Penalty converted by James Stannard for FORCE
Screw that go force!!!
@robdylan (Comment 9) :
go force 
REDS 13 vs WESTERN FORCE 6 after 32 min. Penalty converted by Michael Harris for REDS
REDS 18 vs WESTERN FORCE 6 after 34 min. Try scored by Radike Samo for REDS
REDS 20 vs WESTERN FORCE 6 after 35 min. Try converted by Michael Harris for REDS
REDS 23 vs WESTERN FORCE 6 after 40 min. Penalty converted by Michael Harris for REDS
HALF TIME
REDS 23 vs WESTERN FORCE 6
@robdylan (Comment 9) : you and 24 others.
Go Force!!
@KSA Shark © (Comment 18) :
REDS 26 vs WESTERN FORCE 6 after 43 min. Penalty converted by Michael Harris for REDS
REDS 26 vs WESTERN FORCE 11 after 47 min. Try scored by David Pocock for FORCE
REDS 26 vs WESTERN FORCE 18 after 55 min. Try scored by James Stannard for FORCE
GO FORCE!!!
@Franshark (Comment 21) : Another FL try!!! They just keep coming this week. Too bad my SuperBru is ScreweD!
REDS 29 vs WESTERN FORCE 20 after 58 min. Penalty converted by Michael Harris for REDS
No change in the score
72 min
REDS 32 vs WESTERN FORCE 20 after 74 min. Penalty converted by Mike Harris for REDS
REDS 35 vs WESTERN FORCE 20 after 79 min. Penalty converted by Michael Harris for REDS
REDS 35 (23) vs WESTERN FORCE 20 (6)
FULL TIME
Another spot on Superbru pick..
Just a shame all the other games are rubbish!
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@Richard Ferguson (Comment 30) :
Man, if the Utah Jazz blows this lead against the Miami Heat I’m going to break something…
Come on! Starved from rugby for far too long now!
@Culling Song (Comment 33) : What a game! Hope the Sharks/Stormers is equally exciting (with the same favourable result) tonight