Force playing the better stuff so far with forwards coming round the corner posing a real threat to the Reds defensive line. Alby Matthewson and Sias Ebersohn controlling the game very well from 9 and 10

Cooper takes an eternity to clear from his own 22 and gets charged down. Reds winger Feuaia-Sautia has done extremely well to get back infront of the Force's Alcock. Saves Cooper's blushes.

Openside Liam Gill starting to have a big influence on the game with two turnovers already, with the latter leadng to Cooper's opening three pointer

Simmons returns from the blood bin

Dellit off to the blood bin.

Simmons goes down the tunnel for a concussion test with blood coming from the side of his head.

Faingaa a late withdrawal due to a back injury. Harris comes in at 13 with Dom Shipperley named on the bench