Naiyaravoro's chance for the Tahs
Waratahs wing Taqele Naiyaravoro has been named in the starting line-up for the first time in his career for the match against the Force on Sunday.
Dave Dennis returns from a long layoff to take back the captaincy from Wallaby captain Michael Hooper.
Matt Carraro is another one who makes his returns from injury in Round One.
Meanwhile, new addition to the squad Sam Lousi has been named on the bench.
Giant Wallaby Will Skelton has been named alongside the captain and forms part of a bruising forward pack with South African Jaques Potgieter on the flank.
Waratahs: 15 Israel Folau, 14 Taqele Naiyaravoro, 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 12 Kurtley Beale, 11 Rob Horne, 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Wycliff Palu, 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Jaques Potgieter, 5 Will Skelton, 4 David Dennis (captain), 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 1 Benn Robinson.
Replacements: 16 Tolu Latu, 17 Jeremy Tilse, 18 Paddy Ryan, 19 Sam Lousi, 20 Mitchell Chapman, 21 Stephen Hoiles, 22 Brendan McKibbin.
23 Matt Carraro
Date: Sunday, February 15
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Kick-off: 16.05 (05.05 GMT; 13.05 AWST)
Referee: Steve Walsh (Australia)
Assistant referees: Damien Mitchelmore (Australia), Michael Hogan (Australia)
TMO: Ian Smith (Australia)
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