Waratahs coach Ewen McKenzie has shuffled his backline ahead of the Sydney side’s encounter with the Force at home on Friday.
Morgan Turinui has returned, finding a place on the wing in a move that sees Peter Hewat shift to fullback, with Sam Norton-Knight dropping to the bench.
Daniel Halangahu comes in at inside centre for Sam Harris, in a backline that is set to match the attacking virtuosity of the Force. Josh Valentine also makes a return to the side, slotting for Brett Sheehan at scrum-half.
Meanwhile, upfront, Waratahs rookie flanker Beau Robinson will make his Super 14 starting debut when he fills in for injured skipper Phil Waugh at openside flanker.
“We opted for a specialist openside rather than move a more experienced player out of his preferred position,” said McKenzie.
“Beau’s got a lot of raw ability but there’s nothing like game time to get a player up to speed and I have every confidence in him.”
Robinson’s inexperience is contrasted by the return of Wallaby number eight David Lyons on the bench.
Lyons made a successful comeback for the Waratahs Academy side last weekend after missing the opening three matches due to a knee injury.
“We’ve made a few changes to suit the opposition but as always we rely on 22 players to get us through the full 80 minutes,’ added McKenzie.
Waratahs: 15 Peter Hewat, 14 Morgan Turinui, 13 Ben Jacobs, 12 Daniel Halangahu, 11 Lote Tuqiri, 10 Kurtley Beale, 9 Josh Valentine, 8 Wycliff Palu, 7 Beau Robinson, 6 Rocky Elsom, 5 Will Caldwell,4 Dean Mumm, 3 Alastair Baxter, 2 Adam Freier (c), 1 Benn Robinson
Replacements: 16 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 17 Aaron Broughton-Rouse, 18 Ben Hand, 19 David Lyons, 20 Brett Sheehan, 21 Sam Norton-Knight, 22 Sam Harris
Venue: Aussie Stadium, Sydney
Date: 2 March 2007
Kick-off: 19.40 (8.40 GMT)
Referee: Paul Marks (Australia)
Touch judges: George Ayoub (Australia), James Scholtens (Australia)
Television match official: Geoff Acton (Australia)
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