The NSW Waratahs will take on the Western Force in Round 2 of Vodafone Super Rugby AU, hosting the newest member of Australia's domestic competition at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Head Coach, Rob Penney has named an unchanged starting lineup to face the Force in their first outing in the competition.
Karmichael Hunt will make his return from injury via the bench, with Joey Walton and Alex Newsome continuing their partnership in midfield.
Jack Maddocks will continue at fullback after a strong performance against the Reds, again flanked by James Ramm and Mark Nawaqanitawase.
Last weekend's debutants Will Harris, Tom Horton and Tiaan Tauakipulu all remain in the matchday squad.
NSW Waratahs Round 2 team announcement:
|
No. |
Position |
name |
|
1 |
LOOSEHEAD PROP |
ANGUS BELL |
|
2 |
HOOKER |
ROBBIE ABEL |
|
3 |
TIGHTHEAD PROP |
HARRY JOHNSON-HOLMES |
|
4 |
LEFT LOCK |
NED HANIGAN |
|
5 |
RIGHT LOCK |
ROB SIMMONS (c) |
|
6 |
LEFT FLANKER |
LACHLAN SWINTON |
|
7 |
RIGHT FLANKER |
MICHAEL HOOPER |
|
8 |
NUMBER EIGHT |
WILL HARRIS |
|
9 |
SCRUMHALF |
MITCH SHORT |
|
10 |
FLYHALF |
WILL HARRISON |
|
11 |
LEFT WING |
MARK NAWAQANITAWASE |
|
12 |
INSIDE CENTRE |
JOEY WALTON |
|
13 |
OUTSIDE CENTRE |
ALEX NEWSOME (vc) |
|
14 |
RIGHT WING |
JAMES RAMM |
|
15 |
FULLBACK |
JACK MADDOCKS |
|
Replacements: |
||
|
16. |
RESERVE |
TOM HORTON |
|
17. |
RESERVE |
TETERA FAULKNER |
|
18. |
RESERVE |
TIAAN TAUAKIPULU |
|
19. |
RESERVE |
TOM STANIFORTH |
|
20. |
RESERVE |
JACK DEMPSEY |
|
21. |
RESERVE |
MICHAEL MCDONALD |
|
22. |
RESERVE |
BEN DONALDSON/TEPAI MOEROA |
|
23. |
RESERVE |
KARMICHAEL HUNT |
Vodafone Super Rugby AU - Round 2
NSW Waratahs v Western Force
Saturday 11 July
Kick off: 7:15pm (local)
SCG
