LIVE: The NSW Waratahs and Queensland Reds will open their Super Rugby Pacific seasons in Sydney.
The Waratahs got the spoils during their pre-season trial, looking to back up their Super Rugby AUS success.
Watch every second of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season live and on demand via Stan Sport.
Lock Matt Philip captains the side for the first time, with the likes of Harry Potter, James Hendren and Pete Samu on their debuts for the club.
Meanwhile, the Reds have turned to inspirational flanker Fraser McReight to lead the side amid a host of injuries, out to make it five in a row against the 'Tahs.
Harry McLaughlin-Phillips and Louis Werchon start in the halves, with young back-rower Vaiaua Latu starting at number eight.
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The Highlanders have started the season with a cracking 25-23 win over the Crusaders.
Cam Millar was the hero with the long-range penalty with 90 seconds to go, delighting the home crowd.
Will Jordan had a massive impact off the bench; however, he couldn't find a way through after the siren.
Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the NSW Waratahs-Queensland Reds match in Sydney.
Both sides are confirmed unchanged from the team namings on Wednesday.
Conditions are colder than you would expect for this time of the year but the rain is set to hold off.
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: Folau Fainga'a, Isaac Kailea, Siosifa Amone, Angus Blyth, Leafi Talataina, Teddy Wilson, Jack Debreczeni, Triston Reilly
REDS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Matt Faessler, Zane Nonggorr, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Joe Brial, Fraser McReight (c), Vaiuta Latu, Louis Werchon, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Lachie Anderson, Jock Campbell
Replacements: Richie Asiata, George Blake, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Seru Uru, John Bryant, James Martens, Finn Mackay, Xavier Rubens
Referee: Paul Williams
Assistant Referees: Angus Mabey, Michael Winter
TMO: Graham Cooper
The Waratahs' clash with the Reds 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.
