New-look Waratahs team named for second clash against the Brumbies

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Head Coach, Daryl Gibson has named a new-look side for the NSW Waratahs return match against the Brumbies at Allianz Stadium this Saturday night.
Kurtley Beale makes a welcome return from an elbow injury, named at number 12 for the round nine clash at home. Will Skelton has also been injected to the starting 15, joining Dean Mumm as the lock pairing.

Israel Folau has been shifted from fullback to outside centre for the first time, with Andrew Kellaway earning his first start at fullback. On the wing, Matt Carraro will pair with Reece Robinson with Zac Guildford ruled out due to a broken foot.

Young prop, Tom Robertson has also been rewarded with the opportunity to make his starting debut in the front row following impressive performances off the bench in recent weeks.

The NSW Waratahs team to take on the Brumbies in round nine this Saturday 16^thApril at Allianz Stadium is below (Super Rugby caps are in brackets). Tickets are available at www.ticketek.com.au/waratahs.

1. Benn Robinson (147 caps)
2. Hugh Roach (11 caps)
3. Tom Robertson (3 caps)
4. Dean Mumm (91 caps)
5. Will Skelton (43 caps)
6. Jack Dempsey (8 caps)
7. Michael Hooper (C – 86 caps)
8. Jed Holloway (9 caps)
9. Nick Phipps (87 caps)
10. Bernard Foley (67 caps)
11. Matt Carraro (45 caps)
12. Kurtley Beale (119 caps)
13. Israel Folau (50 caps)
14. Reece Robinson (3 caps)
15. Andrew Kellaway (1 cap)

Reserves:

16. James Hilterbrand (3 caps)
17. Paddy Ryan (67 caps)
18. Angus Ta’avao (53 caps)
19. Sam Lousi (9 caps)
20. Wycliff Palu (125 caps)
21. David Dennis (97 caps)
22. Matt Lucas (17 caps)
23. David Horwitz (5 caps)