Waratahs captain demands improvement

NSW Waratahs captain Dave Dennis is demanding his team-mates lift their game as Super Rugby's reigning champions face a test of character to keep their title defence alive.

The Waratahs host the table-topping Brumbies next Sunday at Allianz Stadium desperately needing to win to remain in touch with the Australian conference leaders after collapsing to a 26-19 loss to the Highlanders on Saturday.



It was the Waratahs' first road loss in 10 months and denied the champions six straight away victories for the first time in 20 seasons.

But it was the manner of the defeat that worried Dennis …