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take the opportunities.”
Truth be told, the Brumbies defeat changes the whole tenor of this Hurricanes season. But maybe not in a bad way.
Their lead over the hard-chasing Blues, who have won six on the bounce, has shrunk to just a single point, with the two teams meeting in a potential minor premiership decider at Eden Park on Saturday week.
But first Laidlaw’s men must look to get their show back on the road against a
Hurricanes: Ruben Love, Josh Moorby, Billy Proctor (capt), Riley Higgins, Bailyn Sullivan, Brett Cameron, Richard Judd; Brayden Iose, Peter Lakai, Devan Flanders, Isaia Walker-Leawere, Caleb Delany, Tyrel Lomax, Kianu Kereru-Symes, Pouri RaketeStones. Reserves: Raymond Tuputupu, Xavier Numia, Pasilio Tosi, Justin Sangster, Du’Plessis Kirifi, TJ Perenara, Jordie Barrett, Salesi Rayasi.
Waratahs: Mark Nawaqanitawase, Triston Reilly, Izaia Perese, Lalakai Foketi, Dylan Peitsch, Will Harrison, Jake Gordon; Langi Gleeson, Hunter Ward, Lachlan Swinton, Fergus Lee-Warner, Hugh Sinclair, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Julian Heaven, Hayden Thompson-Stringer. Reserves: Jay Fonokalafi, Lewis Ponini, Brad Amituanai, Miles Amatosero, Charlie Gamble, Jack Grant, Tane Edmed, Vuate Karawalevu. Referee: Dan Waenga (NZ).
Waratahs outfit who have largely struggled against anyone not named the Crusaders in 2024 (their only two victories have been against the perennial champs). The Canes have won six straight over the Sydneysiders, but are rightly wary on the back of the stumble.
“It showed us if you get it wrong, you