Super Rugby: Rebels Ring the Changes Despite Opening Win

Rebels Media Release - Rebels' Head Coach Tony McGahan has named his team to play the Western Force at Perth's nib Stadium this Saturday. McGahan has made six changes to the starting line-up from the side that defeated the Cheetahs 35-14 at AAMI Park last Friday. Max Lahiff is named for his first Melbourne Rebels start alongside Pat Leafa and Paul Alo-Emile in a new-look front row, while third-year Rebel Cadeyrn Neville replaces Luke Jones in the second row. Former Brumby Colby Fainga'a and former Waratah Tom Kingston are also named for their first Rebels starts, after cameos off the bench against the Cheetahs, while Angus Roberts replaces Bryce Hegarty at flyhalf. Japanese International Shota Horie is named in the matchday squad for the first time this season, while backrower Lopeti
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