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Karmichael Hunt returns to Waratahs side chasing first victory over Brumbies since 2018

Karmichael Hunt of the Waratahs. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Dual international Karmichael Hunt has been promoted to the starting side for the NSW Waratahs’ Super Rugby AU showdown with the Brumbies in Sydney on Saturday night.

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After a superb cameo off the bench in last Saturday’s 23-14 comeback win over the Western Force, Hunt will line up at inside centre at ANZ Stadium.

Hunt’s inclusion has triggered a backline reshuffle with Joey Walton shifting to outside centre, Alex Newsome moving onto the wing and rookie Mark Nawaqanitawase going to the bench.

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In the pack, Wallabies prop Tom Robertson comes into a new-look front row after four months out with a back injury.

Tom Horton will have his first Super Rugby start at hooker, pushing Robbie Abel to the bench, while Angus Bell will also come off the pine.

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Jack Dempsey makes his return to the starting XV after two weeks coming off the bench, swapping with youngster Will Harris.

Waratahs: Jack Maddocks, James Ramm, Joey Walton, Karmichael Hunt, Alex Newsome, Will Harrison, Mitch Short, Jack Dempsey, Michael Hooper, Lachlan Swinton, Rob Simmons (c), Ned Hanigan, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Tom Horton, Tom Robertson. Reserves: Robbie Abel, Tetera Faulkner, Angus Bell, Tom Staniforth, Will Harris, Michael McDonald, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Ben Donaldson.

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