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Foley to make Waratahs return after concussion rest
By Matthew Scott
Bernard Foley will return to the Waratahs' starting XV against Hurricanes in Friday's Super Rugby clash after recovering from concussion.
The Australia fly-half missed the first four games of the Super Rugby campaign with post-concussion symptoms after taking a blow to the head in pre-season.
He made his first appearance of 2017 in a stunning comeback win over Rebels, but was taken back out of the side that lost to Crusaders with assistant coach Chris Malone saying he would require extended periods of rest before reaching full fitness.
However, he will be back in the side once again for the trip to Wellington.
"Bernard has been given the clearance after further expert reviews, including a review with a neurologist, and treatment over the course of the last week," head coach Daryl Gibson said.
"Having the experience of Bernard back in the team will hopefully give our side a boost ahead of the game."
Taqele Naiyaravoro is also given a promotion to the Waratahs XV, while Hurricanes will be without All Black star Julian Savea on the wing, although Cory Jane returns as one of four changes.
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The New Zealand performance in the return fixture in 2016 was filthy. A lot of Irish supporters were pretty shocked by it, viewed it as de facto cheating just to avoid another defeat.
Also shocked by the abuse to Ireland, captain, vice-captain and spectators after the full time whistle in Paris defeat, last match.
Sledging is sledging, but that happens during the game and targetting spectators should be completely out of bounds.
The Irish public used to enjoy these matches, even in defeat. Now they are necessary but unpleasant, because NZ apparently cannot accept or respect successful challengers.
Go to commentsThanks for the analysis Nick, thought provoking as usual. Couple of queries though, in the pic where you've circled Williams bind , I'm pretty sure it shows Stuart's knee on the ground, surely that's a NZ penalty? Also having had the chance to watch it again the All Black scrum seeems to improve after halftime, but before either England or the All Blacks replace their props. Not sure if that was the result of Tuipolutu coming on or some halftime tips. Either way this is only Williams second international season, so he'll be better for the experience.
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