FRIDAY, APRIL 25th, 2024 ALLIANZ STADIUM SYDNEY
- Team Adjustments for Waratahs Ahead of Chiefs Showdown
- Forward Pack Changes: Sinclair and Amatosero Promoted
- Gleeson Relegated to Reserves as Hanigan Takes Number 8
- Fonokalafi Returns as Fourie Sidelined by Injury
- Backline Reshuffle: Nawaqanitawase and Walton in, Perese Out
- Waratahs and Chiefs Revitalized for Anticipated Clash
- Anzac Weekend Round: Waratahs Set for Tribute
- Prediction.
Team Adjustments for Waratahs Ahead of Chiefs Showdown
Head Coach Darren Coleman has made a handful of changes to the team that defeated the Crusaders 43-40 in Round 8 for the highly anticipated clash with a strong Chiefs outfit.
Forward Pack Changes: Sinclair and Amatosero Promoted
Hugh Sinclair and Miles Amatosero have been promoted to the starting lineup for the forward pack, where they will team up in the second row.
Gleeson Relegated to Reserves as Hanigan Takes Number 8
This change in status sends Jed Holloway and Langi Gleeson back to the reserves, where they will contribute greatly during the latter part of the match.
Langi Gleeson finds himself on the reserves list because of the versatility and excellent form of Ned Hanigan, who secures the Number 8 position.
Fonokalafi Returns as Fourie Sidelined by Injury
Jay Fonokalafi makes a comeback to the team following the unfortunate announcement of hooker Theo Fourie’s season-ending foot injury.
Backline Reshuffle: Nawaqanitawase and Walton in, Perese Out
In the backline, Mark Nawaqanitawase returns to the wing alongside Triston Reilly, while Joey Walton gets the nod to start at outside centre, leading to Izaia Perese’s placement on the reserves list.
Waratahs and Chiefs Revitalized for Anticipated Clash
Both the Waratahs and the Chiefs enter this match revitalized, having enjoyed a bye week recently. However, their paths leading to this break differed significantly: NSW rode the wave of a morale-boosting victory over the Crusaders, whereas the Chiefs grappled with a 36-23 loss to the Hurricanes.
Despite this, the Chiefs hold firm in fifth place on the ladder and present a formidable challenge for the home team.
Anzac Weekend Round: Waratahs Set for Tribute
The Waratahs are set to observe Anzac Weekend Round on Friday, with numerous tributes planned to pay homage to the occasion.
Waratahs
Max Jorgensen, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Joey Walton, Lalakai Foketi, Tristan Reilly, Tane Edmed, Jake Gordon; Langi Gleeson, Charlie Gamble, Lachie Swinton, Miles Amatosero, Hugh Sinclair, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Julian Heaven, Hayden Thompson-Stringer
Reserves. Jay Fonokalafi, Lewis Ponini, Tom Ross Jed Holloway Langi Gleeson, Jack Grant, Will Harrison, Izaia Perese
Chiefs
Shaun Stevenson, Emoni Narawa, Anton Lienert-Brown, Rameka Poihipi, Etene Nanai-Seturo, Damian McKenzie, Cortez Ratima; Wallace Sititi, Kalyum Bshier, Samipeni Finau, Tupou Vaa’i, Jimmy Tupou, George Dyer, Samisoni Taukei’aho, Aidan Ross
Reserves. Tyrone Thompson, Jared Proffit, Reuben O’Neill, Manaaki Selby-Rickit, Simon Parker, Xavier Roe, Josh Ioane, Quinn Tupaea
Referee. Jordan Way, Assistant Referees. Reuben Keane, Matt Kellahan
Prediction.
On paper the Chiefs should be to good for the Waratahs, but with Anzac Day emotions floating around who knows. I will stick with the Kiwi side.
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