Waratahs head coach Daryl Gibson has made two changes to his side that will face the Highlanders this weekend in Sydney.
Coming off a bye last weekend the Waratahs will look to get back to winning ways following their 32‑15 defeat at the hands of the Brumbies in Round Two.
The two changes are made up front with Wycliff Palu having his first start of the season.
Palu comes into the starting line up in the number eight jersey and hooker Tolu Latu comes in for the injured Tatafu Polota‑Nau, after fracturing his arm during the Brumbies match.
The backline is unchanged.
Former rugby league star, Reece Robinson has been given another chance to make his Super Rugby debut off the bench after not making an appearance in the 30‑10 bonus point victory over the Reds.
The Waratahs play the Highlanders at 8.40pm while the Hurricanes meet the Force at 6.35pm Friday.
Waratahs: 15 Israel Folau, 14 Matt Carraro, 13 Rob Horne, 12 David Horwitz, 11 Zac Guildford, 10 Kurtley Beale, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Wycliff Palu, 7 Michael Hooper (c), 6 David Dennis, 5 Will Skelton, 4 Dean Mumm, 3 Angus Ta’avao, 2 Tolu Latu, 1 Paddy Ryan
Replacements: 16 Hugh Roach, 17 Jeremy Tilse, 18 Tom Robertson, 19 Sam Lousi, 20 Jed Holloway, 21 Jack Dempsey, 22 Matt Lucas, 23 Reece Robinson.
Source: Planet Rugby
