Young guns return for Waratahs ahead of crucial Crusaders clash

Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has made three changes to his side ahead of for their round 13 clash against the Crusaders this Friday night in Christchurch. No.8 Jed Holloway returns from injury and replaces Wycliff Palu while Dave Horwitz has been named at inside centre in place of injured Wallaby Kurtley Beale. Zac Guildford also returns to the match day 23 after spending three weeks playing with West Harbour in the Shute Shield. The NSW Waratahs have won their last two matches against the Crusaders and will be looking to secure their fifth straight victory after jumping to the top of the Australian Conference last weekend. The last time they played the Crusaders in Christchurch was back in 2013 when the side was pipped by one point, 23-22, after leading by 22-8 at half time. Waratahs team to play Crusaders  1. Paddy Ryan (72 caps) 2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (136 caps) 3. Tom Robertson (8 caps) 4. David Dennis (102 caps) 5. Will Skelton (48 caps) 6. Dean Mumm (96 caps) 7. Michael Hooper
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