Clark surprised at Waratahs ascension following move from sevens circuit
Cam Clark says he is surprised to be getting a regular starting spot with the NSW Waratahs so soon after transitioning from the Australian sevens set-up into XVs.
Tom Decent is a journalist with Fairfax Media.
Cam Clark says he is surprised to be getting a regular starting spot with the NSW Waratahs so soon after transitioning from the Australian sevens set-up into XVs.
Waratahs captain Michael Hooper says his NSW forwards need to "turn up" against the Hurricanes on Friday and find a way to disrupt their opponent's style of play in order to put them off their game.
Bernard Foley can't guarantee there won't be a flare-up of his concussion symptoms after the Hurricanes match on Friday but is completely confident he is right to lead the Waratahs around the park in his return at five-eighth.
Departing Waratahs second-rower Will Skelton is not sure where his international career is at but says he wants to put his hand up whenever possible for the Wallabies, provided his Super Rugby performances improve.
The Waratahs are set to unleash monster winger Taqele Naiyaravoro in their starting side against the Hurricanes on Friday in a bid to break Australia's winning drought against New Zealand Super Rugby teams.
The NSW Waratahs became the fourth Australian side to fall to a New Zealand franchise on the weekend with a 41-22 defeat to the Crusaders on Sunday afternoon.
"It's a huge challenge and opportunity for us tomorrow against an undefeated team this season at home."
The Waratahs are set to take a huge gamble by naming uncapped rookie Mack Mason at five-eighth for their clash against the Crusaders.
The Rugby Union Players' Association believes constant speculation as to whether an Australian Super Rugby team will be cut from the competition in 2018 has "no doubt" made the option of going overseas more enticing for home-grown talent.
Northern Suburbs head coach Simon Cron insists his side isn't feeling the pressure of backing up its historic Shute Shield title last year when the new season kicks off this weekend.
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