John Folau will make his first appearance in the Waratahs fold on Friday after being named in an emerging side to take on the touring Auckland Contenders.
Folau signed a deal with the Waratahs at the end of last year but didn't feature in preseason due to injuries.
The younger brother of Israel Folau will start on the right wing in Friday evening's clash against the Kiwis, one of 15 Waratahs players in the 28-man squad.
South African giant Le Roux Roets is also set to make a start after his Super Rugby chances were dealt a blow with concussion in the final Waratahs trial.
Former Schoolboys Will Harris and Will Harrison are also in the squad, the latter starting at fullback.
The match will be a chance for backup hookers Andrew Tuala and JP Sauni to push their selection credentials after Tolu Latu's Super Rugby suspension.
Emerging Waratahs coach Shannon Fraser said the match would be a good chance for the next level of players to show their wares.
“Our team is combination of NSW Waratahs players looking for more game time as well as the emerging talent coming through our NSW rugby player pathway programs.
“We are using this as an opportunity to not only give our emerging talent more quality competitions, but also developing our support staff.
“Auckland Contenders are a quality side and we are expecting them to deliver a quality game of rugby."
The Emerging Waratahs will take on the Auckland Contenders on Friday at Daceyville, kicking off at 5:30pm AEDT.
TEAM
1. Rory O'Connor
2. Andrew Tuala
3. Chris Talakai
4. Ryan Mccauley
5. Le Roux Roets
6. Lachlan Swinton
7. Will Miller (Captain)
8. Hugh Sinclair
9. Mitch Short
10. Mack Mason
11. Richard Woolf
12. Joey Walton
13. Cam Clark
14. John Folau
15. Will Harrison
Reserves
16. JP Sauni
17. Cody Walker
18. John Bosco-Talaloa
19. Bj Edwards
20. Nathan Den Hoedt
21. Patrick Tafa
22. Rory Suttor
23. Will Harris
24. Henry Robertson
25. Ben Donaldson
26. Guy Porter
27. Mark Nawaqanitawase
28. Jaline Graham
