Polota-Nau back for the Tahs
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Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has made a number of changes to his team to face the Rebels at ANZ Stadium, as he welcomes back Wallaby hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau.
Captain Dave Dennis moves to No.8, with Wycliff Palu finding his way onto the bench.
Mitchell Chapman moves into the captains role at lock and Polota-Nau returns to the starting line-up with Tolu Latu shifting to the reserves.
Peter Betham keeps his place on the right wing ahead of Taqele Naiyaravoro, after this week announcing his move to England to join Leicester Tigers.
Adam Ashley-Cooper makes his second start since returning from injury at outside centre.
Waratahs: 15 Israel Folau, 14 Peter Betham, 13 Adam Ashley-Cooper, 12 Kurtley Beale, 11 Rob Horne, 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Dave Dennis (captain), 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Jacques Potgieter, 5 Mitch Chapman, 4 Will Skelton, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 1 Benn Robinson
Replacements: 16 Tolu Latu, 17 Jeremy Tilse, 18 Paddy Ryan, 19 Wycliff Palu, 20 Stephen Hoiles, 21 Brendan McKibbin, 22 Matt Carraro, 23 Taqele Naiyaravoro.
Date: Saturday, April 25
Venue: ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Kick-off: 19.55 (09.55 GMT)
Referee: Rohan Hoffman
Assistant Referees: James Leckie, Ed Martin
TMO: George Ayoub
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