Waratahs confirm Super Rugby AU roster

WARATAHS ROSTER: The NSW Waratahs have unveiled their full roster ahead of the start of the Super Rugby AU competition, with a changing of the guard seeing some fresh talent come into the squad.

The NSW Waratahs are back in training with just over a month until the opening round against the Queenslanld Reds.

With plenty of New South Wales home grown talent coming into the mix, Head Coach Rob Penney said there is excitement building among the group.

“This is an exciting era for the NSW Waratahs and the wider group are genuinely excited for the season ahead, both the Super Rugby AU as well as the Trans-Tasman competition.

“We have a strong crop of men who are eager to represent the NSW Waratahs with pride. Although there have been a number of changes to the squad, the new guys have been embraced with nothing but enthusiasm by the existing group and are looking forward to making their mark on the competition and NSW Rugby.

“We are back preparing in the ‘bubble’ to reduce the impacts that COVID-19 still presents. But the boys are preparing well and we are looking forward to the pre-season matches in regional NSW against the Reds and Brumbies,” he said.

NSW Waratahs 2021 Super Rugby AU draw:

Round 1: Reds v Waratahs, Friday 19 February, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Round 2: Brumbies v Waratahs, Saturday 27 February, GIO Stadium, Canberra

Round 3: Waratahs v Force, Friday 5 March, Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta

Round 4: BYE

Round 5: Rebels v Waratahs, Friday 19 March, AAMI Park, Melbourne

Round 6: Waratahs v Reds, Saturday 27 March, Stadium Australia, Homebush

Round 7: Waratahs v Brumbies, Friday 2 April, Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park

Round 8: BYE

Round 9: Force v Waratahs, Saturday 17 April, HBF Park, Perth

Round 10: Waratahs v Rebels, Saturday 24 April, Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta

The 2021 NSW Waratahs Squad:

Hookers

Robbie Abel - Gordon

Joe Cotton - Southern Districts

Tom Horton - Sydney University

David Porecki - Manly Marlins

Props

Tetera Faulkner - Southern Districts

Angus Bell - Sydney University

Chris Talakai - Sydney University

Harry Johnson-Holmes Sydney Uni

Alefosio Tatola - Manly Marlins

Tiaan Tauakipulu - Randwick

Locks

Sam Wykes - West Harbour

Max Douglas - Manly Marlins

Jeremy Williams - Eastern Suburbs

Jack Whetton - Northern Suburbs

Sam Caird - ex-Northland NZ

Backrow

Will Harris - Eastern Suburbs

Carlo Tizzano - West Harbour

Charlie Gamble - Eastern Suburbs

Hugh Sinclair - Northern Suburbs

Jack Dempsey - Gordon

Lachlan Swinton - Sydney University

Halfback

Jake Gordon - Sydney University

Henry Robertson - Sydney University

Jack Grant Eastern - Suburbs

Five Eight

Tane Edmed - Eastwood

Ben Donaldson - Randwick

Will Harrison - Randwick

Midfield backs

Tepai Moeroa- Parramatta

Izaia Perese

Lalakai Foketi - Manly Marlins

Joey Walton - Gordon

Outside backs

Alex Newsome - Eastern Suburbs

Jack Maddocks - Eastern Suburbs

James Ramm - Randwick

Mark Nawaqanitawase - Eastwood

Tristan Reilly - Randwick