Waratahs make four changes for Blues

Waratahs head coach Daryl Gibson has made four changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s clash with the Blues in Sydney.

Coming off the back of a hard fought win in Brisbane against the Reds, the Waratahs look to carry the momentum through when they take on the Kiwis.

“We are pleased to welcome back Tolu Latu who has been a stand out for the team in the number two jersey this season and was forced out last weekend due to a shoulder injury,” said Gibson.

“The rotation among our halves will see Jake Gordon return to the starting fifteen with Nick Phipps on the bench. As I’ve said previously, we have three strong halves and we this combination is the right one to take on the Blues.

“Jed Holloway’s strong form will see him starting at number eight with Reece Robinson given another opportunity to start on the wing.”

Taqele Naiyaravoro has been sidelined with a broken hand, but looks likely to be available to selection for the Rebels game.

Waratahs: 15 Israel Folau, 14 Reece Robinson, 13 Rob Horne, 12 David Horwitz, 11 Cam Clark, 10 Bernard Foley, 9 Jake Gordon, 8 Jed Holloway, 7 Michael Hooper (c), 6 Ned Hanigan, 5 David McDuling, 4 Dean Mumm, 3 Sekope Kepu, 2 Tolu Latu, 1Tom Robertson
Replacements: 16 Hugh Roach, 17 Paddy Ryan, 18 Angus Taavao, 19 Will Skelton, 20 Michael Wells, 21 Nick Phipps, 22 Bryce Hegarty, 23 Irae Simone

Date: Saturday, May 6
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Kick-off: 21:45 local (09:45 GMT)
Referee: Angus Gardner (Australia)
Assistant Referees: Will Houston (Australia), Graham Cooper (Australia)
TMO: George Ayoub (Australia)