Force welcome back Super skipper Hodgson The Western Force will be bolstered by the return of captain Matt Hodgson and lock Sam Wykes for Saturday night's Super Rugby clash with the Cheetahs at nib Stadium. But Wallabies winger Nick Cummins is still battling a knee injury and will miss the match. Hodgson did not play in last week's 19-12 win over the Reds in Queensland due to a hamstring injury and also to be present at the birth of his first son. Wykes replaces Phoenix Battye in the squad after overcoming an ankle injury. The match will pit Western Force flyhalf Sias Ebersohn up against his twin - Cheetahs centre Robert Ebersohn - for the first time. The Cheetahs enter the match full of confidence following road wins over the NSW Waratahs and Highlanders. But they'll be without flyhalf Johan Goosen, who suffered a season-ending knee injury at training. The match is the Force's first at home this season, and also the first time they've played at nib Stadium since the recent $95 million redevelopment. Force coach Michael Foley said it was vital to win the fans over in what was a new era at the franchise. "An important part of our development will be to earn the respect of our people through the way we perform in our home," Foley said. Last week, we showed great character in the way we supported each other through the 80 minutes. To hold the Reds tryless was important, as we face another strong attacking side this week. Force squad: Chris Alcock, Richard Brown, Nathan Charles, Angus Cottrell, Pek Cowan, Patrick Dellit, Sias Ebersohn, Tetera Faulkner, Kyle Godwin, Jayden Hayward, Matt Hodgson (capt), Toby Lynn, Salesi Ma'afu, Alfie Mafi, Alby Mathewson, Ben McCalman, Hugh McMeniman, Junior Rasolea, Mick Snowden, Winston Stanley, Heath Tessmann, Will Tupou, Sam Wykes.