Haylett-Petty unleashed on Cheetahs

Fullback Dane Haylett-Petty will return to the Western Force starting line-up for the franchise's 10th season anniversary match against the Cheetahs in Perth on Saturday.

The Force entered the Super Rugby competition with the Cheetahs in 2006, with the Western Australian franchise recording its first tournament victory against the Bloemfontein-based side in Kimberly that same year.

Haylett-Petty, who returned from a six-week foot injury off the bench against the Sharks a fortnight ago, will start in the No.15 jersey, with Luke Morahan to start on the wing.

On the bench, Chris Alcock returns to the Force's match day 23 while Marcel Brache will provide coverage for the outside backs.

Saturday's match is an opportunity for the franchise to acknowledge the members, supporters, players and staff that have contributed to the first decade of the Western Force.

Western Force: 15 Dane Haylett-Petty, 14 Luke Morahan, 13 Kyle Godwin, 12 Luke Burton, 11 Nick Cummins, 10 Sias Ebersohn, 9 Alby Mathewson, 8 Ben McCalman, 7 Kane Koteka, 6 Steve Mafi, 5 Adam Coleman, 4 Sam Wykes (captain), 3 Tetera Faulkner, 2 Nathan Charles, 1 Pekahou Cowan.

Replacements: 16 Heath Tessmann, 17 Chris Heiberg, 18 Oliver Hoskins, 19 Angus Cottrell, 20 Chris Alcock, 21 Ian Prior, 22 Zack Holmes, 23 Marcel Brache.

Date: Saturday, April 11

Venue: NIB Stadium, Perth

Kick-off: 19.45 (13.45 SAST; 11.45 GMT)

Referee: Rohan Hoffmann

Assistant referees: Will Houston, Graham Cooper

TMO: Ian Smith