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<blockquote data-quote="Darwin" data-source="post: 474980" data-attributes="member: 24910"><p>I expect the Waratahs to be very competitive, as they have been over the last few years. I think last season was there best chance of winning, but they had a huge injury toll which really hurt them. Dan Vickerman's injury is a big blow for them, as he and Timani would have formed a very intimidating locking combination (though they will still have a strong locking combination out of Timani, Mumm, and Douglas). They will be hoping that Wycliff Palu plays a full season, as is a quality number 8 when fit. Phil Waugh is a big loss for the Waratahs, and it will be interesting to see who out of Alcock and McCutcheon manage to secure the Waratahs 7 jersey this season.</p><p></p><p>How Pretorius goes at 9 may have a big impact on the Waratahs chances: he will certainly add a bit to the Waratahs attack with his dangerous running around the base of the breakdown. He is a liability in defense though, and the Waratahs, who had the best defense record in the competition last season, may not like this. The rest of the backline (assuming the likes of Horne and Mitchell can get/stay fit) looks quality, and though Beale is a big loss at fullback getting a quality player such as Ashley-Cooper to replace him certainly lessens the blow.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darwin, post: 474980, member: 24910"] I expect the Waratahs to be very competitive, as they have been over the last few years. I think last season was there best chance of winning, but they had a huge injury toll which really hurt them. Dan Vickerman's injury is a big blow for them, as he and Timani would have formed a very intimidating locking combination (though they will still have a strong locking combination out of Timani, Mumm, and Douglas). They will be hoping that Wycliff Palu plays a full season, as is a quality number 8 when fit. Phil Waugh is a big loss for the Waratahs, and it will be interesting to see who out of Alcock and McCutcheon manage to secure the Waratahs 7 jersey this season. How Pretorius goes at 9 may have a big impact on the Waratahs chances: he will certainly add a bit to the Waratahs attack with his dangerous running around the base of the breakdown. He is a liability in defense though, and the Waratahs, who had the best defense record in the competition last season, may not like this. The rest of the backline (assuming the likes of Horne and Mitchell can get/stay fit) looks quality, and though Beale is a big loss at fullback getting a quality player such as Ashley-Cooper to replace him certainly lessens the blow. [/QUOTE]
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