2014 FORCE 50 SALESI MANU @SalesiManu Position: Prop Physical: 185cm/122kg Date of Birth: 26 September 1990 Place of Birth: Sydney, AUS Super Rugby Caps: 9 Super Rugby Points: 0 Super Rugby Debut: Round 10, 2012 vs Stormers, Perth Test Caps: 0 Test Points: 0 Test Debut – Salesi Manu is a powerful and dynamic front-rower with the ability to play on both sides of the scrum. Manu added one cap in 2013, coming off the bench in the final round against the Brumbies but will be challenging for a regular spot in the 23-man side in 2014. The 2012 Force Rising Star represented Australia at Schoolboys and Under 20s and built on his scrummaging experience with a stint at North Harbour in the 2012 ITM Cup. Manu was part of the Australian U20 team that finished second to New Zealand at the 2010 Junior World Championship, losing 62-17 in the Final. ALBY MATHEWSON @AlbyMathewson Position: Scrumhalf Physical: 173cm/93kg Date of Birth: 13 December 1985 Place of Birth: Hastings, NZL Super Rugby Caps: 99 Super Rugby Points: 90 Super Rugby Debut: Round 1, 2007 vs Reds, Brisbane Test Caps: 4 Test Points: 0 Test Debut 7 August 2010 vs Australia, Christchurch Alby Mathewson was a consistently high performer for the Force last season, appearing in every match and starting all but one. The New Zealander has a wealth of rugby experience behind him at a provincial, national and international level and if fit and selected, will earn his 100th Super Rugby cap in Round 2 against the Waratahs in Sydney. The attacking scrumhalf’s experience was integral for the Force last season and his ability to spot a gap resulted in a number of linebreaks throughout the season and a number of tries for himself and his teammates. He was ranked fourth in Super Rugby for passes (965, behind Brendan McKibbin, Nic White and TJ Perenara) and proved a valuable asset with a team-leading four try assists for the Force. He has previously represented the Hurricanes (2007-09) and the Blues (2010-12).
2014 Super Rugby Media Guide
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