The Waratahs have predictably named an unchanged starting line-up for Saturday’s Super Rugby final against the Crusaders at ANZ Stadium as they seek to convert an eight-match winning streak into a maiden title.
With no injury concerns following last Saturday’s 26-8 semifinal win over the Brumbies, head coach Michael Cheika has retained the 23-man squad that provided the success-starved franchise with a historic home final.
The Waratahs, who finished the regular season on top of the table, are seeking to a gone two previous title deciding losses to the Crusaders in 2005 and 2008.
Five players were involved in the final at Christchurch six years ago – Rob Horne, Kurtley Beale, Wycliff Palu, Tatafu Polota-Nau and Benn Robinson.
Meanwhile, wing Peter Betham has been added to an extended bench that will be confirmed before kick-off.