Gibson makes changes for Waratahs must win clash against Blues

NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has made four changes to his side for Friday night's must win clash against the Blues in Auckland. Jack Dempsey will start at blindside flanker, forcing a back row reshuffle. Dean Mumm has been named at lock and Dave Dennis at No.8, with Wycliff Palu to play from the bench. In the backs, Reece Robinson replaces suspended winger Taqele Naiyaravoro, while 22-year old Sydney Uni centre Jim Stewart has been named on the bench in what could be his first Super Rugby match. Should he make it onto the park he will be the eighth Waratah this season to make their NSW debut. Earlier today the Blues named an unchanged team. Waratahs team to play Blues Paddy Ryan, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Tom Robertson, Dean Mumm, Will Skelton, Jack Dempsey, Michael Hooper, Dave Dennis, Nick Phipps, Bernard Fole, Matt Carraro, Rob Horne, Israel Folau, Reece Robinson, Andrew Kellaway. Reserves: Hugh Roach, Jeremy Tilse, Angus Ta’avao, Sam Lousi, Wycliff Palu, Ma
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