A broken thumb sustained at training earlier this week has ruled replacement hooker Josh Mann-Rea out of the match day 22 for Saturday’s clash with the Brumbies. Southern Districts’ John Ulugia will take his place on the bench.
As well as marking captain Benn Robinson’s 100th state appearance for NSW and scrum half Grayson Hart’s state debut, the match is also the last time Dean Mumm will play in front of his home fans, marking the end of a nine year career with the HSBC Waratahs that has seen him earn 93 NSW caps since his debut in 2004.
When he runs out at ANZ Stadium, Drew Mitchell will play his 99th Super Rugby match, having already represented the HSBC Waratahs on 25 occasions, the Reds on 25 and the Western Force 38 times.
The match is the 20th meeting between the HSBC Waratahs and Brumbies since 1996, with the HSBC Waratahs edging the stats having won 11 of the past encounters, including three of the past four meetings. The teams have already played each other once this season, with the Brumbies taking the honours at home by 23-6 back in May.
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NSW Waratahs v ACT (Brumbies) 1996-2012
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Played:
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19
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Won:
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11
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Lost:
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8
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Drawn:
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0
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Points For:
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420
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Points Against:
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463
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Most Caps:
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13
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by
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Phil Waugh (2000-11)
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Most Tries:
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5
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by
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Lote Tuqiri (2003-09)
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Most Conversions:
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13
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by
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Matt Burke (1996-2004)
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Most Penalty Goals:
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25
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by
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Matt Burke (1996-2004)
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Most Drop Goals:
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0
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Most Points:
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111
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by
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Matt Burke (1996-2004)
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Most Individual Points In A Match:
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25
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by
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Matt Burke (try, goal, 6pen.gls.), SFS, 2000
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Highest Score:
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44
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at
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SFS, 1996
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Biggest Win:
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44-10
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at
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SFS, 1996
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41-7
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at
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Sydney Olympic Stadium, 2011
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Biggest Loss:
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9-56
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at
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Bruce Stadium, 1997
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Streak:
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As at 6/5/2012
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NSW Waratahs v ACT 1975-2012
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Played:
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30
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Won:
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19
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Lost:
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11
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Drawn:
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0
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Points For:
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699
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Points Against:
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653
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Most Caps:
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14
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by
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Phil Waugh (1999-2011)
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Most Tries:
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5
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by
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Lote Tuqiri (2003-09)
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Most Conversions:
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13
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by
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Matt Burke (1994-2004)
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Most Penalty Goals:
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25
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by
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Matt Burke (1994-2004)
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Most Drop Goals:
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1
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by
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Tim Wallace (1993-1994)
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Most Points:
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111
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by
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Matt Burke (1994-2004)
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Most Individual Points In A Match:
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25
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by
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Matt Burke (try, goal, 6pen.gls.), SFS, 2000
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Highest Score:
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47
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at
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Concord Oval, 1990
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Biggest Win:
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47-12
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at
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Concord Oval, 1990
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Biggest Loss:
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9-56
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at
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Bruce Stadium, 1997
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As at 6/5/2012
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Tickets for the match are available online from
Ticketek, priced from $20 for adults, $10 for children and $50 for a family of four.For transport information call 132 849 or visit the
match day section of
HSBC Waratahs website.HSBC WARATAHS v Brumbies
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Saturday July 7, 2012
ANZ Stadium, 7.40pm
15. Adam Ashley-Cooper (Northern Suburbs)
14. Lachie Turner (Eastwood)
13. Rob Horne (Southern Districts)
12. Berrick Barnes (Sydney University), vice captain
11. Drew Mitchell (Balmain)
10. Bernard Foley (Sydney University)
9. Grayson Hart (Southern Districts)
8. Wycliff Palu (Manly)
7. Chris Alcock (Eastwood)
6. Dave Dennis (Sydney University)
5. Kane Douglas (Southern Districts)
4. Dean Mumm (Sydney University)
3. Sekope Kepu (Randwick)
2. Tatafu Polota-Nau (Parramatta)
1. Benn Robinson (Eastwood), captain
Replacements
16. John Ulugia (Southern Districts)
17. Paddy Ryan (Sydney University)
18. Sitaleki Timani (Southern Districts)
19. Lopeti Timani (Southern Districts)
20. Brendan McKibbin (Eastern Suburbs)
21. Tom Carter (Sydney University)
22. Tom Kingston (Sydney University)
Coaching Staff
Michael Foley – Head Coach
Alan Gaffney – Senior Assistant Coach
Scott Bowen – Assistant Coach
Greg Mumm – Coaching Coordinator
Ends