LIVE: The NSW Waratahs are out to make it two from two as they welcome the Fijian Drua to Sydney.
The Waratahs started their season with a comprehensive victory over the Queensland Reds at home.
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They have never been defeated by the Drua in Sydney, with coach Dan McKellar handing Ioana Moananu his debut via the bench.
As for the Drua, they will be hungry to rebound following a home defeat to Moana Pasifika at Lautoka.
Fijian internationals Frank Lomani and Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula are among several stars to return to the starting side.
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Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the NSW Waratahs-Fijian Drua at Allianz Stadium
Conditions are humid but nothing near what the Fijians are used to in Lautoka, as the rain is expected to hold off.
Both teams are unchanged from the team lists released on Wednesday.
WARATAHS (1-15): Tom Lambert, Ethan Dobbins, Dan Botha, Matt Philip (c), Miles Amatosero, Clem Halaholo, Charlie Gamble, Pete Samu, Jake Gordon, Lawson Creighton, Max Jorgensen, Joey Walton, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Harry Potter, James Hendren
Replacements: Ioane Moananu, Isaac Kailea, Siosifa Amone, Angus Blyth, Leafi Talataina, Teddy Wilson, Jack Debreczeni, Triston Reilly
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Temo Mayanavanua (co-c), Joseva Tamani, Motikiai Murray, Elia Canakaivata, Frank Lomani (co-c), Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Taniela Rakuro, Isikeli Rabitu, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Ponipate Loganimasi, Ilaisa Droasese
Replacements: Kavaia Tagivetaua, Peni Ravai, Samuela Tawake, Mesake Vocevoce, Kitione Salawa, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Inia Tabuavou, Manasa Mataele
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Referees: Reuben Keane, Louis Trisley
TMO: Brett Cronan
The Waratahs' clash with the Drua will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 7:00 pm with kickoff expected at 7:35 pm.
