New-look 'Tahs team for Brumbies clash
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 16th April at Allianz Stadium is below
Waratahs: 15 Andrew Kellaway, 14 Reece Robinson, 13 Israel Folau, 12 Kurtley Beale, 11 Matt Carraro, 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Jed Holloway, 7 Michael Hooper(captain), 6 Jack Dempsey, 5 Will Skelton, 4 Dean Mumm, 3 Tom Robertson, 2 Hugh Roach, 1 Benn Robinson.
Replacements: 16 James Hilterbrand, 17 Paddy Ryan, 18 Angus Ta’avao, 19 Sam Lousi, 20 Wycliff Palu, 21 David Dennis, 22 Matt Lucas, 23 David Horwitz.
Date: Saturday, April 16
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Time: 19.45 (09.45 GMT)
Referee: Nick Briant
Assistant referees: Brendon Pickerill, Michael Hogan
TMO: Ian Smith
