New recruit Sarel Pretorius will face off against Will Genia as the South African pocket rocket makes his NSW Super Rugby debut this Saturday at ANZ Stadium.

Rugby fans heading to ANZ Stadium this Saturday can expect to feast on a three course meal of action and entertainment, as singing sensation Timomatic becomes the latest addition to the team list, which also includes rugby superstar Sebastien Chabal.
 

Sarel Pretorius turned in a man of the match performance to lead his new side to a convincing eight try victory over Tonga at the SFS tonight.
 

With only eight days to go before the 2012 FxPro Super Rugby season kicks off, the HSBC Waratahs official launched their campaign earlier this week with an eagerly anticipated Season Launch event at the Ivy in the heart of Sydney.

Damien Fitzpatrick will now replace Tatafu Polota-Nau in the starting team to play Tonga tomorrow evening at the Sydney Football Stadium. Head Coach Michael Foley has decided to rest the Wallaby hooker, who pulled up from last Friday’s trial match against Samoa with some soreness in his lower leg.

FxPro Super Rugby 2012 – HSBC Waratahs v Queensland Reds. As sporting rivalries go, it doesn’t get much bigger.

From Tamworth to Camperdown, the Community Connection program continues and HSBC Waratahs stars have been engaging with fans of all ages and backgrounds, participating in events including a shopping centre signing session, youth  rugby mentoring program, rugby skills clinics, kids’ fun day and Mardi Gras Fair Day.

Wallaby heavyweights Wycliff Palu and Benn Robinson will be back in action for the HSBC Waratahs this Friday, taking on Tonga at the Sydney Football Stadium in final preparation for the start of the FxPro Super Rugby season the following week.

The HSBC Waratahs braved torrential rain to kick off the 2012 season with an impressive display, running in 13 tries against a physical Samoan side, including two for centre Tom Carter and a second half hat-trick for hooker Damien Fitzpatrick.

If you’ve ever dreamt of taking the field at the Sydney Football Stadium alongside the HSBC Waratahs, here’s your chance.