"We know these guys will be physical, we know the crowd will be loud and we know we'll need to be at our best to come away with the points on Saturday," said MacDonald. Saturday afternoon's match at Lautoka is expected to be a hot and humid one. With just five rounds after round 10 - notwithstanding finals - it offers little in the way of opportunity for RTS to make a case for All Blacks selection and the Rugby World Cup. It was hoped he would feature in round nine against the Waratahs, but was omitted. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck speaks to media following his decision to depart the Blues for the Warriors. He has returned to New Zealand for personal reasons, meaning Smith will lead the team. The visitors have made a handful of changes, with Aaron Smith, Folau Fakatava, Jona Nareki and Scott Gregor all returning for the Highlanders.Ĭaptain Billy Harmon will not play. The Waratahs will wear a first nations-inspired jersey as part of culture round. Michael Hooper returned to the backrow after being rested as well as Langi Gleeson, who suffered a calf injury in the fourth round. The Waratahs have just two wins from eight matches this season. The front row is made up entirely of players with Wallabies experience, led by Dave Porecki alongside Tetera Faulkner and Harry Johnson-Holmes.
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The Highlanders are fighting to stay in the top five while the Waratahs are raring to crack it.Īiding the 'Tahs cause is the inclusion of six current or former Wallabies players. WARATAHS vs HIGHLANDERS in Sydney, Friday 7:35pm AEST Reserves: Lachlan Lonergan, Fred Kaihea, Sefo Kautai, Darcy Swain, Luke Reimer, Ryan Lonergan, Jack Debreczeni, Ben O'Donnell.Īaron Smith will lead the Highlanders when they face the Waratahs in Sydney in round 10. Reserves: Jacob Devery, Tevita Mafileo, Owen Franks, Caleb Delany, Brayden Iose, Jamie Booth, Harry Godfrey, Kini Naholo.īRUMBIES: Tom Wright, Andy Muirhead, Ollie Sapsford, Tamati Tua, Corey Toole, Noah Lolesio, Nic White, Charlie Cale, Rory Scott, Rob Valetini, Cadeyrn Neville, Nick Frost, Allan Alaalatoa (capt), Billy Pollard, James Slipper. HURRICANES (15-1): Josh Moorby, Julian Savea, Peter Umaga-Jensen, Jordie Barrett, Salesi Rayasi, Aidan Morgan, Cam Roigard, Ardie Savea (capt), Du'Plessis Kirifi, Devan Flanders, Isaia Walker-Leawere, James Blackwell, Tyrel Lomax, Asafo Aumua, Xavier Numia. Nic White and Noah Lolesio form an all-Wallabies halves line-up with Tamati Tua and Ollie Sapsford making up the centres. Len Ikitau is another omission, but is expected to return for round 11. Nick Frost and Cadeyrn Neville form the second row with the backrow made up of Charlie Cale, Rob Valetini, and Rory Scott. The 'Battle of the Capitals' sees the Brumbies bring a strong side over the ditch.īilly Pollard will make his first start of the year alongside Wallabies stars James Slipper and Captain Allan Alaalatoa in the front row. "To be honest I'll probably look to go back overseas somewhere, but I don't know where at the moment," said Savea. Savea is off-contract at the end of 2023.
Now 'The Bus' is about to leave, if suggestions of a departure come to fruition. "For me, I probably would have liked to stay here and left until after 2019," he said, noting he missed that year's World Cup. By 2018, he decided to depart for France, a move he said he regrets. Savea suffered a form slump and by the end of 2017 was out of the national side.
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READ MORE: Ex-NBA star roasts TV pundit in three-minute tirade READ MORE: Officials staged a photo to get athlete in the Olympics READ MORE: Joey explains star's Origin snub as case builds Savea was a star for New Zealand, scoring the most tries with the 2015 Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks. The Wellingtonian has been a part of the furniture since his debut and was part of the side's sole Super Rugby win in 2016. Savea is set to become just the second player behind TJ Perenara to rack up a century-and-a-half with the squad.
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