Melbourne Rebels lock Matt Philip is hopeful to return for the Rebels after sitting out against the Stormers due to a heel injury. The Rebels are looking to redeem themselves this weekend in their crucial Aussie conference clash against the Waratahs.
The Waratahs will base how well their Super Rugby season is going after playing the Brumbies on Friday night. Halfback Nick Phipps says the side holds this clash in higher regard other derby's having only won away a handful of times previously.
Former Waratahs Prop and Star Ball Committee Member Benn Robinson believes Daryl Gibson is the right man to take the Waratahs all the way.
NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has named an unchanged side to face the Reds this weekend. The traditional rivals will go head-to-head at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the first time since 1983 and will wear vintage jerseys to mark the occasion.
Round eight of Vodafone Super Rugby has three Aussie teams in action. We start on Saturday afternoon with the Waratahs taking on the Sunwolves in Japan then the Brumbies host the Reds with the result critical for both sides season ambitions.
It'll be the Third round of competition for the Aussie Conference side this weekend and the Rebels are leading the pack followed by the Waratahs who both remain undefeated. The Reds and Brumbies have a win a piece as this round shapes to be a big one
Waratahs and Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is confident his team has done enough in the off season to be there at the business end of the season in 2018. The likes of Kurtley Beale, Rob Simmons and Curtis Rona have bolstered the young squad.
Despite a spirited effort from the Waratahs, the Chiefs were to good as they ran in six tries including a hat trick to James Lowe.
It would take some big results but the Waratahs could go top of the Aussie Conference if they beat the Rebels and results go their way. With four team's in action this weekend, Wallaby Matt Dunning gives us his tips.
The NSW Waratahs have the opportunity to go top of the Australian conference because the Brumbies have the bye. The Reds can also put pressure on at the top with an unlikely victory against last years champions the Hurricanes.
Lock David McDuling has been called into the starting line-up at the expense of Wallaby stalwart Dean Mumm for the clash against the Kings. It's one of a number of changes by coach Daryl Gibson who knows his side can't take the clash lightly.
Tuck is backing a huge round this weekend and has tipped accordingly. Four Aussie sides are in action with the Tahs and Brumbies going at it for the inaugural Dan Vickerman cup.
