Bernard Foley returns to face Rebels

Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has shuffled his backline to face the Rebels on Friday, with Reece Robinson the only back line player who has not been moved to the bench, shuffled into another position or sitting out completely. 

Bernard Foley returns to team having missed the opening 4 fixtures due to concussion, he slots in at fly-half and will link up Jake Gordan who replaces Nick Phipps who has been poor so far this season.

Israel Folau is moved back to fullback, while fellow Wallaby Rob Horne takes his position at outside centre. Irae Simone falls out of the starting 22 and is replaced by David Horwitz. Andrew Kellaway shifts to the left wing.

Ned Hanigan comes in for Jack Dempsey as the only change to the pack that faced the Brumbies.

1. Tom Robertson

2. Tolu Latu

3. Sekope Kepu

4. Dean Mumm

5. Will Skelton

6. Ned Hanigan

7. Michael Hooper ©

8. Jed Holloway

9. Jake Gordon

10. Bernard Foley

11. Andrew Kellaway

12. David Horwitz

13. Rob Horne

14. Reece Robinson

15. Israel Folau

Reserves          

16.Damien Fitzpatrick

17.  Paddy Ryan

18.  David Lolohea

19. David McDuling

20. Michael Wells

21. Nick Phipps

22. Cam Clark

23. Taqele Naiyaravoro