This season hasn’t been exactly what Dubbo junior Tom Robertson and his NSW Waratahs teammates have wanted but a win on Saturday night over the Queensland Reds would get things back on track.
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The Tahs have won just twice this season and sit second from bottom in the Australian conference but a win over their fierce rivals would ensure a rise up.
"For us this weekend, it's all about pride in our jersey. This is the our biggest local derby and we want to represent our state proudly,” NSW coach Daryl Gibson said.
"A big focus for us this weekend is improving our lineouts, so we have David McDuling and Dean Mumm starting as locks to ensure we have superior lineouts.”
Robertson will again start in the front row alongside fellow Wallaby Sekope Kepu, who is back from injury.
Nick Phipps and Mumm also return, boosting the Waratahs hopes of bouncing back from last weekend’s embarrassing 26-24 loss to the lowly Lions.
Nick Guthrie
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
I started working at the Daily Liberal in 2013 and now hold the position of senior journalist. I cover all that's happening in sport in Dubbo and the wider western area and have a passion for doing so. If you've got a story that needs telling, reach out.
