By Ben Smith

RUGBY UNION

Cron has faith in Force depth ahead of Reds rumble

Western Force coach Simon Cron says they will trust in their depth ahead of Saturday’s early-season Super Rugby Pacific blockbuster against Queensland Reds at HBF Park.

Amid the hype and plenty of plot-lines preceding the round three clash between the two early Australian pace-setters, Cron acknowledged the threat the Reds possessed all over the field.

The Force’s quest to make it three in a row to start the season for the first time in history has been made tough by the absence of captain and Wallabies lock Jeremy Williams, who joined outside centre Sio Tomkinson in concussion protocols after their win over the Brumbies last weekend.

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