Pepesana Patafilo of the Hurricanes scores a try during round one of the Super Rugby Trans Tasman with the NSW Waratahs. Photo: Getty ImagesNew South Wales Waratahs scored seven tries in their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman opener with the Wellington Hurricanes on Friday, but after crashing to a 64-48 loss coach Chris Whitaker believes a change in approach is required for the Sydney-based team. The Waratahs have endured a wretched season so far, with Whitaker appointed in an interim capacity alongside Jason Gilmore after Rob Penney was fired following a run of five straight defeats in Super Rugby AU. "In the Sydney market everyone wants to see attacking rugby, but I think the mindset needs to change and that's what we're working on now," said Whitaker. Still play attacking rugby for sure, but on the back of your defence you can play some attacking rugby.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 15, 2021 01:41 UTC