HSBC Waratahs winger Lachie Turner has been called into the Australian squad to replace fellow NSW flyer Drew Mitchell who suffered a tournament-ending hamstring injury in Saturday’s victory over Russia.
The HSBC Waratahs are one step away from finalising their 2012 Super Rugby roster following today’s confirmation of the five players who will form the Extended Playing Squad.
HSBC Waratahs No.8 Wycliff Palu is returning home from New Zealand after suffering the reoccurrence of a hamstring strain in his left leg.
Drew Mitchell makes his long awaited return to the Test arena after being named on the Wallabies bench for Saturday night's clash with Ireland.
The HSBC Waratahs have welcomed the release of the 2012 Super Rugby draw with excitement after it was revealed several big-name New Zealand and South African clubs would tour Sydney in 2012.
HSBC Waratahs fullback, Kurtley Beale, has been crowned the John Eales Medallist for 2011, just one season after being named Rookie of the Year.
Changes made around five key areas of play – the tackle, scrum, offside, ruck, and maul – over the past three seasons have begun to have an impact in shaping the game that SANZAR wants to see played in Super Rugby.
Michael Foley has been appointed head coach of the HSBC Waratahs for the next three years.