NSW Waratahs replacements named

Jul 25 • General News, Super Rugby • 1863 Views • Comments Off on NSW Waratahs replacements named

NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has narrowed down the extended bench to name the eight replacements for the team’s must-win home Semi-Final against interstate rivals the Brumbies this Saturday night (7.30pm) at Allianz Stadium.

The NSW Waratahs team to take on the Brumbies at Allianz Stadium tomorrow, Saturday July 26 at 7.30pm is: 1. Benn Robinson (Eastwood), 2.Tatafu Polota Nau (Parramatta), 3. Sekope Kepu (Randwick), 4. Jacques Potgieter (Eastern Suburbs), 5. Kane Douglas (Southern Districts), 6. Stephen Hoiles (Randwick), 7. Michael Hooper (Manly, captain), 8. Wycliff Palu (Manly), 9. Nick Phipps (Sydney University), 10. Bernard Foley (Sydney University), 11. Rob Horne (Southern Districts), 12. Kurtley Beale (Randwick), 13. Adam Ashley-Cooper (Northern Suburbs), 14. Alofa Alofa (West Harbour), 15. Israel Folau (Sydney University).

Replacements: 16. Tolu Latu (Sydney University), 17. Paddy Ryan (Sydney University), 18. Jeremy Tilse (Sydney University), 19. Will Skelton (Sydney University), 20. Mitchell Chapman (Eastern Suburbs), 21. Pat McCutcheon (Sydney University), 22. Brendan McKibbin (Eastern Suburbs), 23. Taqele Naiyaravoro (Parramatta).

Over 38,500 tickets have already been snapped up and less than 5,000 tickets remain for this massive knockout derby clash. With good weather forecast and plenty of pre-match entertainment from 5.30pm, fans are urged to buy their tickets quickly to ensure the best available seat and to get down early on gameday. The new on-site Sydney Live plaza will be showing the Crusaders v Sharks semi live and in full on the big screen, kick off at 5.30pm AEST. A free skills and drills clinic for kids is also available from 5.30pm. Tickets and full matchday information are available online at waratahs.com.au/finals.