Western Force Assistant Coach James Stannard says the club has never had a better opportunity to play Super Rugby Pacific Finals

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James Stannard discusses the Western Force's opportunities in Super Rugby Pacific Finals and player developments.

Western Western Force Assistant Coach James Stannard says the club has never had a better opportunity to play Super Rugby Pacific Finals. Stannard discusses Rugby League convert Zac Lomax start to life at the Force and reveals he'll only improve as he gains further Union experience. He says 37-year-old veteran Kurtley Beale is on the verge of playing his 184th game, nearing a historical record. Stannard chats about the Super Rugby Pacific points system and why he believes it enhances the matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: James Stannard

Topics covered

• Super Rugby
• Western Force
• Rugby League
• Kurtley Beale
• Zac Lomax
• Rugby
• Sports

Keywords

• Western Force
• James Stannard
• Super Rugby Pacific
• Zac Lomax
• Kurtley Beale
• Rugby League
• points system

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Western Force, Super Rugby Pacific

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