Waratahs team to face Force

Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has confirmed his starting line-up to face Western Force, in their opening round of Super Rugby this Saturday. 

Michael Hooper captains the side, while Will Skelton starts after his return from Saracens. Nick Phipps and Bernarnd Foley continue their paternship at 9 and 10, while Israel Folau starts at outside centre 

Waratahs team for Round 1 clash vs Western Force
1. Tom Robertson
2. Tolu Latu
3. Sekope Kepu
4. Dean Mumm
5. Will Skelton
6. Jack Dempsey
7. Michael Hooper (C)
8. Michael Wells
9. Nick Phipps
10. Bernard Foley
11. Rob Horne
12. Irae Simone
13. Israel Folau
14. Reece Robinson
15. Andrew Kellaway

Reserves:
16. Hugh Roach
17. Paddy Ryan
18. David Lolohea
19. Ned Hanigan
20. Brad Wilkin
21. Matt Lucas
22. Bryce Hegarty
23. Taqele Naiyaravoro
24. David Horwitz

One player will drop out to form the 23.