Super Rugby: Kepu Rewarded With Start Against the Rebels

Waratahs Rugby Media Release - The NSW Waratahs have made four changes to their starting lineup for this Friday’s home clash against the Melbourne Rebels at Allianz Stadium, as they bid to return the coveted Weary Dunlop Shield to Sydney. Coach Michael Cheika has selected Sekope Kepu to start at loosehead prop. NSW’s biggest ever player, Will Skelton, returns at lock, pushing Jacques Potgieter to flanker and Dave Dennis to No. 8. Benn Robinson slips back to the bench to allow Wallaby prop Kepu his first run on start of 2014. “I just wanted to try this combination, I thinks 'Keps' has played well and was unlucky to miss out in the first place. He’s done what he needs to do to force his way back in the side,” said Cheika. Kepu isn’t about to let his coach down, promising. “I’ll leave no sto
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