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Nawaqanitawase to start for the Waratahs against the Reds

Nawaqanitawase to start for the Waratahs against the Reds

By Naveel Krishant
01/07/2020
Mark Nawaqanitawase will start on the wing when the Waratahs will face the Reds

Mark Nawaqanitawase will start on the wing when the Waratahs will face the Reds in the Super Rugby AU on Friday.

Coach Rob Penney has put his faith in youngsters in the backrow, picking rising star Will Harris for his first start and Lachie Swinton at blindside flanker over capped Wallaby Jack Dempsey.

Other top players that will start for the Waratahs are Michael Hooper, Rob Simmons and Jack Maddocks.

The Waratahs will face the Reds at 9.05 pm Friday.

Waratahs to face the Reds

1. Angus Bell

2. Robbie Abel

3. Harry Johnson-Holmes

4. Ned Hanigan

5. Rob Simmons (C)

6. Lachlan Swinton

7. Michael Hooper

8. Will Harris

9. Mitch Short

10. Will Harrison

11. Mark Nawaqanitawase

12. Joey Walton

13. Alex Newsome (Vc)

14. James Ramm

15. Jack Maddocks

Reserves

16. Tom Horton

17. Tetera Faulkner

18. Tiaan Tauakipulu

19. Tom Staniforth

20. Jack Dempsey

21. Michael Mcdonald

22. Ben Donaldson

23. Tepai Moeroa

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