The Hurricanes played heroically but will rue their ineptitude at the line out time ( just over 50% execution) and moments of indiscipline. Again.
The Waratahs are in chaos and its origins can be traced back to one decision in 2019.
Indigenous NRL star Latrell Mitchell has hit out after history was made at Saturday night's Wallabies Test when the national anthem was sung in two languages for the first time in Australian sport.
Under the guidance of new coach Rob Penney, can the Waratahs overcome their lack of star power in their backline to re-claim a spot in this year's Super Rugby play-offs?
The Waratahs have, on average, made the play-offs once every two years since their first semi-final appearance in 2002. With a record like that, anything less than a quarter-final outing will be disappointing for Daryl Gibson's men.
For Kiwi coach Daryl Gibson this season will be make-or-break. The deterioration of the side’s results under his watch hasn’t gone to plan for the Waratah’s succession planning.