Horne and Polota-Nau return for Waratahs

Rob Horne and Tatafu Polota-Nau have both returned from injury for the NSW Waratahs’ round nine Super Rugby match against the Western Force in Perth this Saturday. Club Captain, David Dennis will celebrate his century milestone for NSW, playing his 100th match for his home state after a decade of whole-hearted performances for the Waratahs. Dennis is one of three changes to the run-on team this week. Horne makes his return to the starting 15 on the wing after recovering from a hand injury suffered in round two earlier this year. This weekend’s match also sees Paddy Ryan back in the number one jersey, with Jeremy Tilse joining the reserves. Benn Robinson has been ruled out due to an eye injury suffered in last week’s match against the Brumbies. Tatafu-Polota-Nau has also been added to the bench, with the chance to become second highest Super-Rugby capped Waratah this Saturday. In doing so, Polota-Nau will pip former NSW Captain Phil Waugh (132) with 133 Super Rugby games. The
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