Western Force coach John Mitchell has dismissed rumours he is set to leave the franchise to guide the struggling Lions in the 2011 Super 15.
The Sharks were given a scare but managed to hang on for a 27-22 win over the Western Force to end their Super 14 campaign in Durban on Friday.
Western Force fly-half David Hill will miss his side's final match of the season against the Sharks with an ankle injury.
Coach John Mitchell has recalled Pek Cowan and Ben Whittaker to the Western Force front row for Friday's clash with the Sharks in Durban.
Robbie Deans believes that having two Australian franchises in the Super 14 play-offs will act as ideal preparation for his Wallabies.
Cheetahs dispatch the Force
Lions sink to a new low
Force floor the Crusaders
Fixture | Details |
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All times are local | |
Super 14 | |
Friday , May 14 | |
Sharks 27 - 22 Western Force | |
Saturday , May 8 | |
Cheetahs 29 - 14 Western Force | |
Saturday , May 1 | |
Lions 12 - 33 Western Force | |
Friday , April 23 | |
Western Force 24 - 16 Crusaders | |
Saturday , April 17 | |
Blues 38 - 17 Western Force | |
Saturday , April 10 | |
Highlanders 27 - 41 Western Force | |
More Super 14 results |
Pos | Team | P | Pts |
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10 | Cheetahs | 13 | 26 |
11 | Chiefs | 13 | 26 |
12 | Highlanders | 13 | 18 |
13 | Western Force | 13 | 18 |
14 | Lions | 13 | 5 |
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