NSW Waratahs make changes to forward pack
NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has opted for size over speed for Friday night's Super Rugby showdown with South Africa's conference-leading Lions.
Gibson has recalled Tom Staniforth to partner Rob Simmons in the second row, pushing Ned Hanigan from lock to the back row and pacey flanker Will Miller to the bench.
NSW Waratahs: Bryce Hegarty, Alex Newsome, Curtis Rona, Kurtley Beale, Taqele Naiyaravoro, Bernard Foley, Jake Gordon, Michael Wells, Michael Hooper (capt), Ned Hanigan, Rob Simmons, Tom Staniforth, Sekope Kepu, Damien Fitzpatrick, Tom Robertson. Reserves: Hugh Roach, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Paddy Ryan, Nick Palmer, Jed Holloway, Will Miller, Nick Phipps, Lalakai Foketi.
