NSWRU Media Release - The Waratahs will head into next week’s showdown with the Western Force with two trial wins from three matches after last night defeating the Highlanders in a hard fought 19-16 win at Newcastle’s Hunter Stadium. NSW coach Michael Cheika described it as a good hit-out. “It was exactly what we needed, hard at the breakdown, there was some good and bad but, all in all, I’m happy with the physicality and attention to detail at the ruck.” Highlights of the match can be seen on TahTV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXqMcXuu2u4. Running with the breeze in the first half, the Highlanders kicked off.  It was a scrappy start with the two teams swapping penalties inside the first two minutes. I