The Waratahs have bolstered their depleted second‑row stocks by signing big Brumbies lock Tom Staniforth on a three‑year deal.
Dean Mumm’s retirement and Will Skelton’s move to Saracens has opened up an opportunity for the raw‑boned 22‑year‑old, who has played 17 Super Rugby games since his 2014 debut, without being able to hold down a regular starting spot.
Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson said that Tom is a young, hardworking player who hasn’t had too many opportunities in Canberra but he impressed me with his no‑nonsense attitude and he is looking forward to working with him, to help him succeed in Super Rugby.
The Waratahs take on the Jaguares at 9.45pm Saturday.
The Force meet the Rebels at 11.55pm Friday while the Reds will take on the Brumbies at 9.45pm and on Sunday the Bulls face the Kings at 3.15am while the Stormers take on the Sunwolves at 5.30am.
