More than 1500 caps of Waratahs experience has walked out the door, but NSW coach Rob Penney believes his side has the potential to stun the doubters by winning this year's Super Rugby AU title.
Melbourne Rebels' Super Rugby campaign has kicked off in horror fashion, losing 36-27 to perennial battlers the Sunwolves in Japan.
The ugly step-child of Super Rugby, the Sunwolves, have started off their 2020 campaign with a 53-point win in their first and only pre-season match - but it hardly bodes well for the season ahead.
Under the guidance of new coach Rob Penney, can the Waratahs overcome their lack of star power in their backline to re-claim a spot in this year's Super Rugby play-offs?
Daryl Gibson has followed through on a promise to rest five of his key players for this week's must-win clash against the Highlanders in Invercargill.
NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has named drink-driving hooker Tolu Latu to potentially make his return from a two-week suspension in Saturday night's must-win Super Rugby clash with the Brumbies.
