The NSW Waratahs have named their team to face the Melbourne Rebels in their trial on Saturday at 4:00pm Moorabbin Rugby Club, Melbourne.
In the Waratahs first trial of 2024, Head Coach Darren Coleman has selected a strong side featuring several experienced players, coupled with some new faces that are primed to showcase their talents.
David Porecki will captain the side with Jake Gordon rested, whilst Ben Di Staso is on standby for Charlie Gamble, whose fitness for the trial will be decided after tomorrow's Captain's Run.
Position
1. Loosehead Prop
2. Hooker
3. Tighhead Prop
4. Left Lock
5. Right Lock
6. Left Flanker
7. Right Flanker
8. Number 8
9. Scrumhalf
10. Flyhalf
11. Left Wing
12. Inside Centre
13. Outside Centre
14. Right Wing
15. Fullback
16. Reserve
17. Reserve
18. Reserve
19. Reserve
20. Reserve
21. Reserve
22. Reserve
23. Reserve
25. Reserve
26. Reserve
27. Reserve
28. Reserve
29. Reserve
Name
Angus Bell (Sydney University)
David Porecki © (Manly)
Harry Johnson-Holmes (Sydney University)
Jed Holloway (Southern Districts)
Hugh Sinclair (Northern Suburbs)
Lachie Swinton (Sydney University)
Ned Slack-Smith (Warringah)
Langi Gleeson (Manly)
Teddy Wilson (Eastern Suburbs)
Tane Edmed (Eastwood)
Triston Reilly (Randwick)
Lalakai Foketi (Manly)
Izaia Perese (Randwick)
Vuate Karawalevu (West Harbour)
Joey Walton (Gordon)
Theo Fourie (Randwick)
Hayden Thompson-Stringer (Manly)
Daniel Botha (Sydney University)
Miles Amatosero (Eastern Suburbs)
Charlie Gamble / Ben Di Staso (both Eastern Suburbs)
Tom Goddard (Eastwood)
Jack Bowen (Eastern Suburbs)
Mosese Tuipulotu (Eastern Suburbs)
Harry Wilson (Eastern Suburbs)
Archie Saunders (Warringah)
Matt Komolafe (TBC)
Sam Thomson (Warringah)
Sione Misiloi (Randwick)
Players unavailable for selection:
Jake Gordon (Trial 2)
Mark Nawaqanitawase – Knee (Trial 2)
Dylan Pietsch - Calf (Trial 2)
Ned Hanigan - Hamstring (Round 1)
Fergus Lee-Warner - Ankle (Trial 3)
Will Harrison - Knee (Round 3)
Mahe Vailanu - Knee (Trial 2)
Jack Grant - Calf (Trial 3)
Thomas Lambert - Knee (Trial 2+)
Max Jorgensen - Ankle (Trial 3)
Archer Holz - Shoulder Round 2)
Tom Ross - Calf (Round 2+)
Mesu Kunavula – Knee (Season)
Match Details
NSW Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels
Saturday 3 February – Moorabbin Rugby Club, Melbourne
Kick-off 4:00pm AEDT
No stream is available for this trial. Updates will be made available on the Waratahs social media channels.
