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Darren Coleman has bolstered his side by adding three Wallabies to the starting XV that lost to the Crusaders in Christchurch. Join The Roar for live scores and updates from 7.30pm AEST.
Mahe Vailanu returns to the starting side replacing David Porecki. Vailanu is joined by Harry Johnson-Holmes and Nephi Leatigaga who will look to make his starting debut this weekend.
Ned Hanigan returns to the starting line-up, he will partner with Hugh Sinclair in the second row.
Wallabies back rower Lachlan Swinton make his return having served his 7-week ban that occurred in round 7 against the Force.
Lachlan Swinton will make his return against Moana Pasifika on Saturday. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)
He will be joined by Taleni Seu who moves to number eight and Langi Gleeson will revert to the bench.
Michael Hooper returns after being rested and will take over the captaincy from Jake Gordon. Hooper is leading the team in tackles this season (152) and will be looking to put on a performance in his final home match.
Harrison Goddard will make his starting debut this year as Gordon moves to the bench. Goddard will partner with Ben Donaldson in the halves.
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The centres remain unchanged. Mosese Tuipulotu who led the team in tackles (17) last weekend will continue at inside centre, and Joey Walton will remain at outside centre.
The back three have been shuffled around in the absence on Max Jorgenson. Dylan Pietsch stays on the left wing and Izaia Perese will return and slot onto the right wing.
Perese will look to notch his 50th Super Rugby Cap this weekend (17 for QLD) against Moana Pasifika.
Mark Nawaqanitwase will step up and move from his usual wing position to fullback this weekend.
Meanwhile, Aaron Mauger has named a settled side from the one that lost by a point to the Drua last weekend.
Christian Lealiifano will run the cutter at fly-half against the Waratahs and has plenty of pace and muscle outside him, with Levi Aumua in the midfield and Timoci Tavatavanawai on the wing.
Waratahs: Nephi Leatigaga, Mahe Vailanu, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Ned Hanigan, High Sinclair, Lachie Swinton, Michael Hooper (c), Taleni Seu, Harrison Goddard, Ben Donaldson, Dylan Pietsch, Mosese Tuipulotu, Joey Walton, Izaia Perese, Mark Nawaqanitawase
Replacements: Tolu Latu, Tom Lambert, Archer Holtz, Charlie Gamble, Langi Gleeson, Jake Gordon, Tane Edmed, Harry Wilson
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Moana Pasifika: Abraham Pole, Luteru Tolai, Sosefo ‘Apikotoa, Michael Curry, Samuel Slade, Miracle Failagi, Penitoa Finau, Solomone Funaki (c), Jonathan Taumateine, Christian Lealiifano, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Henry Taefu, Levi Aumua, Tima Fainga’anuku, William Havili,
Replacements: Samiuela Moli, Ezekiel Lindemuth, Chris Apoua, Mike McKeee, Alamanda Motuaga, Ereatara Enari, Lincoln McClutchie, Fine Inisi
