Same again for the Waratahs

 

The Waratahs defeated the Queensland Reds by 18 points in Brisbane in Round Four and will be looking to take that winning momentum against the Highlanders.

 

The Highlanders were also victorious last weekend when they piped the much-fancied Chiefs in the final minute of the game.

 

Matt Carraro has been named in the No.13 jersey again, but it is expected that fullback Israel Folau will slip into that role from time to time as Cheika continues to ease the former Rugby League star into the centres.

 

It won't just be Folau interchanging positions but also the likes of Carraro, wings Peter Betham and Rob Horne, and the ultimate utility ace, Kurtley Beale, as the Waratahs strive to stay ahead of the game.

 

The team travels to New Zealand on Thursday to take on the Highlanders in Dunedin.

 

Waratahs: 15 Israel Folau, 14 Peter Betham, 13 Matt Carraro, 12 Kurtley Beale, 11 Rob Horne, 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Wycliff Palu, 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Jacques Potgieter, 5 David Dennis (captain), 4 Will Skelton, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 1 Benn Robinson.

Replacements – from: Tolu Latu, Jeremy Tilse, Paddy Ryan, Sam Lousi, Mitchell Chapman, Stephen Hoiles, Brendan McKibbin, Jono Lance, Taqele Naiyaravoro/Ben Volavola.

 

Date: Saturday, March 14

Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

Kick-off: 19.35 (06.35 GMT; 17.35 AEDT)

Referee: Craig Joubert

Assistant referees: Kane McBride, Mike Lash 

TMO: Vinny Munro