The Western Force have touched down in Napier to prepare for Super Rugby's return to Hawke's Bay at McLean Park on Friday night.
The Force take on a Hurricanes side with several Magpies in its squad, including loose forwards Devan Flanders and Gareth Evans .
Hawke's Bay Rugby Union commercial manager Daniel Somerville said with the sun expected to finally be shining on Friday they are hoping for a crowd of at least 11,000 for the round three clash.
![The Western Force arrived in Napier on Tuesday afternoon. Photo / Warren Buckland](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TTOJO5MDBTNUEAOSY6DI34PLHQ.jpg?auth=b7214dc1e3845f4e939ddcfa4e7c0978da606a77c3afd8f205e4d3cd81ed4677&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
The Perth-based side has some familiar names in their squad with Hurricanes Centurion Jeremy Thrush on the roster as well as former All Blacks and 2011 RWC winner Richard Kahui.