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2013 Pro Bowl rosters: Patrick Willis, Frank Gore on their way to Hawaii

San Francisco will have plenty of representation in the 2013 Pro Bowl, and two of their leaders will highlight the group of nine deserving players.

By Michael Jones
Stephen Brashear

Running back Frank Gore and linebacker Patrick Willis are among nine San Francisco 49ers players who will represent the current NFC West division leaders in the 2013 Pro Bowl.

It's only fitting that the heart and soul of the team's offense and defense were each recognized for their on-field accomplishments this season. For Willis, he has led a defense ranked No. 3 overall and was the top-ranked unit throughout much of the season. Gore has been the inspirational head of the team and has posted strong numbers on the ground, carrying the ball 238 times for 1146 yards and seven touchdowns.

NaVorro Bowman and Aldon Smith will join fellow linebacker Willis, and Justin Smith, the defensive lineman responsible for creating space for the corps of linebackers to get to the passer, will join them. Safeties Donte Whitner and Dashon Goldson will be the last lines of defense and each start for the NFC come January.

Mike Iupati and Joe Staley will start on the offensive line to round out the Niners' Pro Bowlers.