Wycliff Palu returns to Waratahs starting side for Highlanders clash
Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has named Wallabies forward Wycliff Palu and hooker Tolu Latu in his starting side to play the Highlanders in Sydney on Friday night.
Following a bye in round three, Gibson has made just two changes for the match between the 2014 and 2015 Super Rugby Champions.
Palu will make his first start for the year, running on to bolster the side in the number eight jersey, with Jed Holloway moving to the bench.
Latu comes in for the injured Tatafu Polota-Nau who fractured his arm during the Waratahs’ last match against the Brumbies in round two.
Former NRL flyer, Reece Robinson has been given another chance to make his Super Rugby debut off the bench.
Waratahs team to play Highlanders
Paddy Ryan, Tolu Latu, Angus Ta’avao, Dean Mumm, Will Skelton, David Dennis, Michael Hooper, Wycliff Palu, Nick Phipps, Kurtley Beale, Zac Guildford, David Horwitz, Rob Horne, Matt Carraro, Israel Folau. Reserves: Hugh Roach, Jeremy Tilse, Tom Robertson, Sa