The inaugural match of the 2025 Super Rugby AUS competition is underway as the NSW Waratahs face the Western Force at Warringah.
The new-look competition represents the return of a third-tier tournament in Australian Rugby ahead of a golden period for the sport.
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There’s a mix of youth and experience across both sides, with 31-capped Wallaby Matt Philip leading the Waratahs, with Lawson Creighton his vice.
Wallabies hopeful Darcy Swain leads the way in the second-row for the Force, with experienced playmaker Kurtley Beale on the bench.
On the other scale, Australia U20s stars Sid Harvey (Waratahs) and Boston Fakafauna (Force) are set for their first taste of Super Rugby.
The entire competition will be broadcast live and free via the rugby.com.au YouTube channel.
WARATAHS (1-15): Tom Lambert, Ethan Dobbins, Dan Botha, Matt Philip (c), Miles Amatosero, Leafi Talataina, Jamie Adamson, Chlayton Frans*, Teddy Wilson, Lawson Creighton, Sid Harvey*, Jackson Ropata*, Henry O'Donnell, Otto Serfontein, James Hendren
Replacements: Oniti Finau*, Isaac Kailea, Apolosi Ranawai*, Ben Grant, Austin Durbidge*, Michael McDonald*, James McGregor*, Leo Jacques*
FORCE (1-15): Marley Pearce, Albert Alcock, Bradley Kuhn, Mitch Watts, Darcy Swain (c), Will Harris, Kane Koteka, Vaiolini Ekuasi, Henry Robertson, Max Burey, Viliami Fine, George Poolman, Boston Fakafanua, Justin Landman, Mac Grealy
Replacements: Wes Thomas, Max Sawers, Sean Paranihi, Max Johnson, Reed Prinsep, Titi Nofoagatotoa, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Kurtley Beale
