The Western Force (9th) and NSW Waratahs (12th) may be low on the ladder, but both teams are still in with a mathematical shot of making the Super Rugby finals.
That makes this clash a must-win for either side.
Can the Force build on their big victory last week, or will the last-placed Waratahs break a three-match losing streak?
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The Sporting News has all the broadcast details for this week's free-to-air match.
Which Super Rugby match is on free-to-air this week?
The Force will take on the Waratahs in this week's free-to-air match.
The clash will be shown on 9Gem.
It can also be live-streamed via Stan Sport and free-to-use platform 9Now.
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Western Force vs. NSW Waratahs: Kick-off, start time for Super Rugby Pacific match
Saturday's game between the Force and the Waratahs will kick off at 7:35 pm AEST on May 18.
The game will be played at HBF Park in Perth.
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| Kick-off time | 7:35 pm | 9:45 pm |
How to watch every game of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season: TV guide, channel, live stream
Fans can watch every Super Rugby game this season on Stan Sport.
All matches will be shown ad-free, live and on-demand in high definition.
The Stan app can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store, Google Play or Microsoft.
Western Force vs. NSW Waratahs Round 13 team lists
| Force team list | Waratahs team list |
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Harry Hoopert |
Lewis Ponini |
Western Force vs. NSW Waratahs betting odds
Per bookmaker TAB, the Force are the $1.80 favourites to win this match, while the Waratahs are the underdogs at $2.00.