Allianz Stadium, Sydney ,Australia 2024. SATURDAY MARCH 16th
Waratahs vs. Blues: Round 4 Clash Preview and Predictions
High Stakes at Allianz Stadium
The Round 4 action comes to a close at the Allianz Stadium where the Waratahs will go in search of their second win of the campaign when they take on a Blues outfit that suffered their first defeat of the season in a Kiwi derby last week against the Hurricanes.
Tahs’ Unfortunate Stumble
The Tahs were incredibly unfortunate not to secure consecutive victories over New Zealand opponents, delivering another impressive performance against the Highlanders last week. However, their efforts fell short as they narrowly lost 21-23, with a late penalty shot narrowly missing the mark.
Blues’ Battle with Defeat
The Blues faced a defeat in Round 3, falling 29-21 to the Hurricanes. Despite an enhanced performance in the second half, they couldn’t overcome the 24-7 deficit they faced just after halftime.
Team line-Ups
Waratahs
15 Mark Nawaqanitawase, 14 Triston Reilly, 13 Izaia Perese, 12 Joey Walton, 11 Dylan Pietsch, 10 Tane Edmed, 9 Jake Gordon (captain), 8 Langi Gleeson, 7 Charlie Gamble, 6 Ned Hanigan, 5 Fergus Lee-Warner, 4 Jed Holloway, 3 Harry Johnson-Holmes, 2 Julian Heaven, 1 Hayden Thompson-Stringer.
Reserves. 16 Jay Fonokalafi, 17 Angus Bell, 18 Tom Ross, 19 Miles Amatosero, 20 Hugh Sinclair, 21 Lachlan Swinton, 22 Jack Grant, 23 Harry Wilson.
Blues
15 Zarn Sullivan, 14 Mark Telea, 13 Rieko Ioane, 12 Bryce Heem, 11 Caleb Clarke, 10 Stephen Perofeta, 9 Finlay Christie, 8 Hoskins Sotutu, 7 Dalton Papalii (captain), 6 Akira Ioane, 5 Laghlan McWhannell, 4 Josh Beehre, 3 Marcel Renata, 2 Kurt Eklund, 1 Ofa Tu’ungafasi.
Reserves. 16 Soane Vikena, 17 Joshua Fusitu’a, 18 Angus Ta’avao, 19 Cameron Suafoa, 20 Anton Segner, 21 Sam Nock, 22 Harry Plummer, 23 Cole Forbes.
Referee. Jordan Way
Assistant Referees. Matt Kellahan, James Palmer
TMO. James Leckie
Prediction.
Injuries have forced the Waratahs to make sweeping changes against the Blues, with an entirely new front row.
The odds were already stacked against the Sydney-based side, with the Blues winning nine on the trot against them.
This will be tight so be careful. Under 55.5 points looks good, and I will go with the Blues.
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