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NSW Waratahs
21
Match Complete
Chiefs
14
| 52 |  | D. McKenzie | ||
| 51 |  | S. Finau | ||
| L. Creighton | | 45 | ||
| T. Wilson | | 44 | ||
| 30 | | D. McKenzie | ||
| 29 | | L. Carter | ||
| L. Creighton | | 24 | ||
| T. Reilly | | 23 | ||
| L. Creighton | | 19 | ||
| J. Suaalii | | 18 |
| 3 | Tries | 2 | ||
| 3 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Waratahs coach Dan McKellar has made just two changes to his side for Friday’s huge game against the Chiefs in Sydney (7.35pm AEST). Join The Roar for live updates.
Former England sevens star Jamie Adamson replaces the sick Charlie Gamble, while Joey Walton starts ahead of Henry O’Donnell in midfield.
Tane Edmed, as reported on Tuesday, has once again been left out.
The other changes are on the bench, with rising lock Miles Amatosero and back-rower Leafi Talataina returning.
After starting the season with three straight wins, the Waratahs are now 4-3 at the midway point of the season after back-to-back defeats across the ditch.
The latest loss was a disappointing 45-28 defeat to Ardie Savea’s Moana Pasifika, with the Waratahs conceding six second-half tries to blow a 14-point half-time lead.
It means the Waratahs desperately need to get back to the winner’s circle, with McKellar’s new-look team having a difficult second half of the season after winning all four home games to start the year.https://open.spotify.com/embed/show/0rJEdjaSp08XAn8Hvg6xOq?utm_source=generator
McKellar said he was pleased to be able to keep some stability in the side despite the loss of Gamble.
“Injuries have played a part at different times this season, but overall there’s a growing consistency in selection, which is important,” he said.
“Outside of Charlie being unavailable, and a few longer-term injuries, it’s a squad that’s building nicely.
“We’re comfortable with the 23 we’ve picked for what’s going to be a huge game.”
The Chiefs are one of the competition’s form teams, and McKellar knows the Waratahs will need to lift to match the New Zealand powerhouse.
“They’re a side that’s probably favoured to win the comp,” McKellar said.“We know the challenge that’s in front of us, but we’re excited by it.”
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan has made minor team changes.
Damian McKenzie moves to full back as Josh Jacomb, who came off the bench last week is set to start at No. 10. After a top performance at home, Samisoni Taukei’aho returns to the starting line up in the front row. Alongside Tupou Vaa’i and Gideon Wrampling who have also come off the bench.
WARATAHS (1-15): Angus Bell, Ethan Dobbins, Daniel Botha, Hugh Sinclair (c), Ben Grant, Rob Leota, Jamie Adamson, Langi Gleeson, Teddy Wilson, Lawson Creighton, Triston Reilly, Joey Walton, Lalakai Foketi, Andrew Kellaway, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Replacements: Julian Heaven, Isaac Kailea, Taniela Tupou, Miles Amatosero, Leafi Talataina, Jack Grant, Jack Bowen, Henry O’Donnell
CHIEFS (1-15): Ollie Norris, Samisoni Taukei’aho, George Dyer, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Tupou Vaa’i, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson (c), Simon Parker, Cortez Ratima, Josh Jacomb, Leroy Carter, Quinn Tupaea, Gideon Wrampling, Shaun Stevenson, Damian McKenzie
Replacements: Bradley Slater, Jared Profit, Reuben O’Neill, Naitoa Ah Kuoi, Kaylum Boshier, Xavier Roe, Daniel Rona, Emoni Narawa
Referee: Angus Mabey
Assistant Referees: Marcus Playle, Stu Curran
TMO: James Leckie
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