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Holmes on the bench

Holmes on the bench

NEW FORCE recruit Josh Holmes has been named on the bench for the side’s clash against the Chiefs in Perth tonight.

Coach Richard Graham has made just one change to his run-on team for the match at nib Stadium, with Ben Seymour replacing the injured James Stannard at first five.

Holmes, who has returned to Australia after playing in France, takes Seymour's spot on the bench.

He will be joined by Pat Dellit, who forces his way into the match-day 22 after recovering from injury.

Force: Dave Harvey, Samu Wara, Nick Cummins, Winston Stanley, Alfie Mafi, Ben Seymour, Brett Sheehan, Matt Hodgson, David Pocock (c), Richard Brown, Nathan Sharpe, Toby Lynn, Salesi Ma’afu, Nathan Charles, Pek Cowan
Reserves: Elvis Taione, Kieran Longbottom, Phoenix Battye, Ben McCalman, Josh Homes, Rory Sidey, Pat Dellit

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