Overview
- Western Force named their squad to face the Fijian Drua in Lautoka, with Dylan Pietsch and George Bridge on the wings and Mac Grealy at fullback.
- Zac Lomax, who switched from rugby league, was listed on the bench after a late hamstring withdrawal in the previous round.
- Captain Jeremy Williams was cleared from concussion to start, while prop Tom Robertson and winger Darby Lancaster were ruled out through head knock and ankle injuries.
- Coach Simon Cron kept Franco Molina at lock after his hat-trick and set a 5-3 bench split, with Agustin Moyano and Kurtley Beale covering the backs.
- Beale would reach 181 Super Rugby games to tie Sam Whitelock if he appears, as the Brumbies separately welcomed Allan Alaalatoa and Lachlan Lonergan back from long layoffs.