The Waratahs leave South Africa without a win after going down 37-14 to the Sharks in Durban. A double to Israel Folau one of the only positives to take away from the match.
The Western Force fell short in a gruelling match with the Waratahs. 24 hours of rain made for a wet game with Reece Robinson boot the difference on the night.
The Waratahs will be without Bernard Foley and Ned Hanigan when they take on the Western Force at Allianz on Saturday night. Coach, Daryl Gibson confident his squad has the depth to cover the losses.
Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has put the pressure on his backrow to be his side's x-factor is 2017. He's named Michael Hooper, Jack Dempsey and Michael Wells as the loose forwards for the round one clash against the Force on Saturday night.
The NSW Waratahs have disappointed on day one of the Brisbane Tens. They lost to both the Panasonic Wild Knights and the Chiefs.
New-look Brumbies ready for Waratahs trial
The Waratahs pre-season is heating up as their tight-five begins to show it's depth. With four Wallaby-capped front rowers and a number up-and-coming locks, there's plenty of competition for spots.
The Waratahs have taken time out from pre-season to visit the Starlight Foundation at the Sydney Children's Hospital in Randwick to spread some Christmas cheer.
Injured Wallaby and Waratahs centre Rob Horne is confident the NSW side can deliver an improved season next year. The Wallabies vice-captain is currently on the mend, recovering from a shoulder injury he suffered in the first Bledisloe.
It was a mixed season for the Tahs who narrowly missed out on the finals, join former Waratah and Wallaby Stephen Hoiles as he reviews what went right - and wrong - in 2016.
The Waratahs sit atop the Australian Conference after a losing bonus point against the Blues in Auckland.
The Waratahs have claimed a famous comeback over the Stormers in Cape Town after a last-minute try to Michael Hooper.
