Preview: Waratahs vs Moana Pasifika

The NSW Waratahs will look to send Michael Hooper out in style when they host Moana Pasifika in Sydney.

With sixth locked in, Darren Coleman has taken the chance to freshen up his side, with Mark Nawaqanitawase slotting into fullback in the absence of Max Jorgensen.

As for Moana Pasifika, they are still hunting for their first win of the 2023 season.

They went close against Fijian Drua, missing a conversion after the siren to win the game.

WARATAHS (1-15): Nephi Leatigaga, Mahe Vailanu, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Ned Hanigan, Hugh Sinclair, Lachlan Swinton, Michael Hooper (c), Taleni Seu, Harrison Goddard, Ben Donaldson, Dylan Pietsch, Mosese Tuipulotu, Joey Walton, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase

RESERVES: Tolu Latu, Tom Lambert, Archer Holtz, Charlie Gamble, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon, Tane Edmed, Harry Wilson

PASIFIKA (1-15): Abraham Pole, Luteru Tolai, Sosefo Apikotoa, Michael Curry, Samuel Slade, Miracle Faiilagi, Penitoa Finau, Solomone Funaki (c), Jonathan Taumateine, Christian Lealiifano, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Henry Taefu, Levi Aumua, Tima Fainga’anuku, William Havili

RESERVES: Samiuela Moli, Ezekiel Lindenmuth, Chris Apoua, Mike McKee, Alamanda Motuga, Ereatara Enari, Lincoln McClutchie, Fine Inisi

Referee: Graham Cooper

Assistant Referees: Jordan Way, Matt Kellahan

The Waratahs' clash with Moana Pasifika will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 7:00 pm with kickoff expected at 7:35 pm.

The game will also be shown on free-to-air television on Channel 9, with coverage beginning at 7:00 pm