Waratahs name Hoiles at Openside for Cheetahs Clash
Stephen Hoiles will start at openside flanker for the NSW Waratahs against the Cheetahs from South Africa at
Aussie Stadium on Friday night.
Hoiles will replace vice-captain Phil Waugh who will play off the bench.
“This is a proactive move by the coaching staff and I’m fully supportive of it,” said Waugh.
| NSW Waratahs Team |
| 1. | Benn Robinson |
| 2. | Adam Freier |
| 3. | Al Baxter |
| 4. | Alex Kanaar |
| 5. | Daniel Vickerman (vc) |
| 6. | Wycliff Palu |
| 7. | Stephen Hoiles |
| 8. | David Lyons |
| 9. | Chris Whitaker (c) |
| 10. | Daniel Halangahu |
| 11. | Lote Tuqiri |
| 12. | Shaun Berne |
| 13. | Morgan Turinui |
| 14. | Wendell Sailor |
| 15. | Peter Hewat |
| Reserve Bench |
| 16. | Tatafu Polota-Nau |
| 17. | Matt Dunning |
| 18. | Will Caldwell |
| 19. | Rocky Elsom |
| 20. | Mat Rogers |
| 21. | Brett Sheehan |
| 22. | Sam Norton-Knight |
| 23. | Chris Siale |
| (One to be omitted) |
“Ewen started managing the workload of players well last year and it’s crucial to keep players fresh come
the backend of the season.”
Daniel Vickerman will assume the vice-captaincy in the run-on side.
“This is a long, hard campaign for our forwards and by using them wisely we should have more intensity on
the field for 80 minutes,” said McKenzie.
“It think this is the mark of a mature squad when you can make these player management decisions and still
field a strong side.
“Stephen Hoiles can play in all three back row positions and the impact he’s had off the bench has been
significant.”
As expected Daniel Halangahu has been installed at flyhalf after Mat Rogers was ruled out with a rib
injury.
Rocky Elsom makes his long awaited comeback from suspension on the bench which carries an extra forward
this week.
Rugby Super 14 - Round 8
NSW Waratahs vs Central Cheetahs
Aussie Stadium, Sydney
Friday March 31
Kick-Off: 8:05pm (local/NSW time)
Exclusively Live on Fox Sports from 8:00pm (AEDT)
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