Waratahs Hunt(ing) for 'winning' formula
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Waratahs have named their team for their all-important Round Two Super Rugby AU encounter with the Western Force.
The Tahs will take on the newest member of Australia’s domestic competition at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Coach Rob Penney named an unchanged starting line-up to face the Force in their first outing in the competition.
Karmichael Hunt will make his return from injury via the bench, with Joey Walton and Alex Newsome continuing their partnership in midfield.
Jack Maddocks will continue at fullback after a strong performance against the Reds, again flanked by James Ramm and Mark Nawaqanitawase.
Last weekend’s debutants Will Harris, Tom Horton and Tiaan Tauakipulu all remain in the matchday squad.
Waratahs: 15 Jack Maddocks, 14 James Ramm, 13 Alex Newsome, 12 Joey Walton, 11 Mark Nawaqanitawase, 10 Will Harrison, 9 Mitch Short, 8 Will Harris, 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Lachlan Swinton, 5 Rob Simmons (captain), 4 Ned Hanigan, 3 Harry Johnson-Holmes, 2 Robbie Abel, 1 Angus Bell.
Replacements: 16 Tom Horton, 17 Tetera Faulkner, 18 Tiaan Tauakipulu, 19 Tom Staniforth, 20 Jack Dempsey, 21 Michael McDonald, 22 Ben Donaldson/Tepai Moeroa, 23 Karmichael Hunt.
Date: Saturday, July 11
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Kick-off: 19.15 (09.15 GMT)
Referee: Angus Gardner
Assistant referees: Amy Perrett & James Quinn
TMO: James Leckie
