Folau and Foley return for Waratahs final trial against Highlanders
NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has made six changes to his team for the Waratahs’ third and final pre-season trial against the Highlanders tomorrow in Queenstown.
Israel Folau will return to the field at fullback in what will be his first match since injuring his ankle during last year’s Rugby World Cup, while flyhalf Bernard Foley will make his return from the bench.
Rob Horne will play at outside centre with Andrew Kellaway named on the wing.
In the forwards, Paddy Ryan will be trialled as loosehead prop while Dave Dennis and Jed Holloway return at flanker and number eight respectively, after missing last week's trial due to concussion.
Gibson said he was still trialling different combinations as competition heats up ahead of Super Rugby round one next week.
“This will be the last opportunity for players to push for selection ahead of the season,” Gibson said.
“There has been a distinct change in attitude as the season grows nearer. We have shifted our focus, corr