Few left in back line after Tahs overhaul
Georgina Robinson What a difference a year makes. Just two players that started this round for the Waratahs back line last season still remain.
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Nightmare's over for Lealiifano as Wallabies beckon
Georgina Robinson After having his dream start cruelled by nightmarish misfortune last year, it could finally be Christian Lealiifano's time.
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Old habits die hard as Waratahs suffer another loss
Georgina Robinson It did take a beating and it is going to take a few more but the real Waratahs – or is it the new Waratahs – finally wobbled to their feet.
Hooper on Tahs defence
Georgina Robinson Test breakaway Michael Hooper says he is happy with his performances for the Waratahs despite the side's mixed results.
McCutcheon's mongrel back to add a little bite
Georgina Robinson Pat McCutcheon was one of the Waratahs' great untapped resources last season, hobbled by injury and unable to contribute his trademark on-field abrasiveness when NSW needed it most.
Who's hot this season? The skippers break it down
Georgina Robinson On the eve of the Super Rugby season, Georgina Robinson spoke to the captains of the Australian teams.
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Waratahs a stepping stone on Crusaders' path to top
Georgina Robinson THE Crusaders hope a big hit-out against the Waratahs will put them on a course for recapturing the side's Super Rugby glory of seasons past, Test No.8 Kieran Read said.
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Pocock ready to break down Wales after doing homework
Georgina Robinson CARDIFF: Returning breakaway David Pocock says the breakdown will be the defining battle zone between Australia and Wales at Millennium Stadium on Saturday.
Slipper and Hanson to face their acid test
Georgina Robinson LATE injuries in the Wallabies front row have forced Australia to make their third reshuffle in a week in a chaotic run-up to the final Bledisloe Cup Test in Brisbane tomorrow night.
Lions tour impacts on Super Rugby draw
Georgina Robinson An all-Australian opening round will kick off the 2013 Super Rugby competition which includes a new team from South Africa.
Coach just concentrating on keeping Tahs motivated
Georgina Robinson WARATAHS coach Michael Foley did not want to talk about his future in the wake of a fifth straight Super Rugby loss over the weekend.
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Wallabies 'not yet the complete product'
Georgina Robinson THE clean-sweep of Wales was a defining moment for the Wallabies but their halfback Will Genia says it won't mean a thing until the team learns to score tries.
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Battle of the halfbacks as Waratahs sign Lucas
Georgina Robinson THE Waratahs have signed Australian under-20s halfback Matt Lucas to their squad for next year, putting further pressure on marquee signing Sarel Pretorius.
Tahs rejig pack after hurt Palu ruled out
Georgina Robinson AN INJURY to Waratahs No.8 Wycliff Palu has forced a back-row reshuffle for the side's final-round clash with the Reds in Brisbane on Saturday.
Foley praises troops but questions sin-binning
Georgina Robinson WARATAHS coach Michael Foley lauded the efforts of his players but questioned the sin-binning of Tatafu Polota-Nau during the emphatic win over the Rebels.
Tahs take 12 hours to jump the ditch
Georgina Robinson This had better not be an omen.
Hooper looks to fill big shoes, by George
Georgina Robinson Rising openside breakaway Michael Hooper says the Brumbies will have to produce some of their best rugby to overcome the Chiefs in Mount Maunganui tonight.
Carter form not enough to book spot as Barnes nears full fitness
Georgina Robinson TOM CARTER'S dramatically improved form might not be enough to guarantee him a starting spot at inside-centre if Berrick Barnes is cleared to make his playing return against the Highlanders this week.
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Tahs ready for the breakdown masters
Georgina Robinson THEY'VE talked about it, practised it and even called in SANZAR referees to police it.
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Watered Waratahs alert to another Kiwi drenching
Georgina Robinson THIS had better not be an omen for tomorrow. In apocalyptic conditions, the Waratahs arrived at Sydney Airport yesterday morning to learn their flight was cancelled.
