LIVE: The NSW Waratahs are hunting for three straight wins to start the year as they face the Hurricanes in Sydney.
The Waratahs are fresh off the bye after back-to-back victories to start the 2026 season.
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Wallabies Andrew Kellaway and Folau Fainga'a have been named for their first starts of the year.
The Hurricanes are desperate to bounce back after a tense loss to the Fijian Drua in Lautoka.
They are boosted by the return of All Black and co-captain Du'Plessis Kirifi, named at back-row.
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Huge news as Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is a late out for the NSW Waratahs.
Suaalii limped off the field during warm ups and has been replaced by George Poolman.
Massive blow for the Waratahs
WARATAHS (1-15): Tom Lambert, Folau Faingaa, Daniel Botha, Matt Philip (c), Miles Amatosero, Leafi Talataina, Charlie Gamble, Pete Samu, Jake Gordon, Lawson Creighton, Max Jorgensen, Joey Walton, George Poolman, Triston Reilly, Andrew Kellaway
Replacements: Ioane Moananu, Isaac Kailea, Siosifa Amone, Angus Blyth, Clem Halaholo, Teddy Wilson, Jack Debreczeni, Sid Harvey
HURRICANES (1-15): Xavier Numia, Asafo Aumua, Pasilio Tosi, Warner Dearns, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Devan Flanders, Du'Plessis Kirifi (co-c), Peter Lakai, Cam Roigard, Callum Harkin, Fehi Fineanganofo, Jordie Barrett (co-c), Billy Proctor, Bailyn Sullivan, Josh Moorby
Replacements: Jacob Devery, Siale Lauaki, Tevita Mafileo, Brad Shields, Brayden Iose, Ereatara Enari, Lucas Cashmore, Jone Rova
Referee: James Doleman
Assistant Referees: Fraser Hannon, Dan Moore
TMO: James Leckie
The Waratahs' clash with the Hurricanes 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.
