The potential return of a handful of Waratahs stars to their clubs in the coming weeks could help crack open the 2016 Shute Shield season, one of the closest in recent years. As Super Rugby takes a one month hiatus during the June internationals, Rugby News understands fully fit Waratahs players have been given the all clear to return to their clubs during the Test break, however their availability will be determined by the coaching staff on a week by week basis. Daryl Gibson has given his non-Wallabies the week off training this week, but has indicated that he wants his players to remain match fit during the break and play as much rugby as possible, particularly those that have been struggling for game time. The Super Rugby and Shute Shield regular seasons finish on the same weekend, meaning certain players could return to their clubs again later this year in time for the finals series, if the Waratahs season ends prematurely. If that occurs, Sydney Uni and Randwick appear to be