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NSW Waratahs
28
Match Complete
Reds
17
| B. Foley |  | 70 | ||
| A. Newsome |  | 69 | ||
| 65 | | S. Naivalu | ||
| C. Rona | | 40 | ||
| 37 | | C. Feauai-Sautia | ||
| B. Foley |  | 35 | ||
| 27 | | B. Hegarty | ||
| 26 | | S. Kerevi | ||
| B. Foley | | 20 | ||
| N. Hanigan | | 19 | ||
| B. Foley | | 8 | ||
| B. Foley | | 6 |
| 3 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 1 | ||
| 3 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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The Reds’ horror run in Sydney has continued with the Waratahs claiming a scrappy 28-17 win.
In a game that never reached great heights, NSW notched their second victory of 2019 but Queensland remain winless.
Tries to Ned Hannigan, Alex Newsome and Curtis Rona got the result for the Tahs at the SCG.
The home team started well and took a 6-0 lead early through the boot of Bernard Foley.
Then Ned Hanningan burst over for a try to make it 13-0.
The Reds responded when Samu Kerevi found the Tahs defence napping at the ruck.
Foley then added another penalty, before Kerevi set up Chris Feaunai-Sautai for a brilliant try right before half-time.
A great offload put the winger over in the corner to cut the score to 16-12 at the break.
The Tahs had been in control but were unable to put Queensland completely to bed.
But they reasserted their dominance right from the kick off of the second half, Kurtley Beale putting Curtis Rona into space and the winger scoring an outstanding five-pointer.
The Reds continued to bumble their way around the field, coughing up the ball at will.
Then with 15 minutes left they scored out of nothing, Sefanaia Naivalu winning the race from a Bryce Hegarty grubber in behind.
NSW hit back with a try from Newsome that killed off the match and handed the Reds their third defeat of the season.
Final score
Waratahs 28
Reds 17
The Waratahs welcome their traditional rivals the Reds to the unfamiliar venue of the Sydney Cricket Ground. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog from 7:45pm AEDT.
This old battle between the two states rarely disappoints. It’s also usually a very even contest, unsurprisingly because it is a derby.
The two teams have played each other 30 times in Super Rugby, with the Waratahs winning 16 of those occasions.
Since 2013 the Tahs have won every encounter in Sydney. After having the bye, they will be fresh and confident ahead of the visit of Queensland.
The NSW outfit also welcome back Adam Ashley-Cooper into the centres, where he will pair with Karmichael Hunt. Kurtley Beale has been shifted to fullback, meaning Israel Folau will start on the wing.
The Waratahs have one win from their first two rounds and will be looking to knock off their old foes.
The Reds have yet to register a win in 2019 but have performed strongly so far. They were unlucky against the Highlanders and never gave up against a very talented Crusaders side.
Brad Thorn is turning them around and has made changes of his own with Isaac Lucas starting at fullback and Bryce Hegarty moved to the number 10 spot.
Scott Higgingbotham will also start, with Hamish Stewart and Angus Scott-Young on the bench.
Tate McDermott made his mark last week against the Crusaders, and will again be an impact sub to watch out for.
Prediction
The Reds are improving, battle-hardened and won’t give up.
The Reds to win by 3.
Join The Roar from 7:45pm AEDT for live scores and a blog of the match.
When: 7:45pm AEDT
Where: SCG
TV: Fox Sports
Betting: Waratahs $1.28, Draw $25, Reds $2.50
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