MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The New South Wales Waratahs' preparations for their Super Rugby clash against the Lions on Saturday have been thrown into disarray with late injuries to Wallabies scrumhalf Nick Phipps and lock Will Skelton. The injured duo are also a doubt for the second match of their South Africa tour against the Sharks in Durban next week. Matt Lucas will start at scrumhalf and Senio Toleafoa at lock, with Jake Gordon and Maclean Jones moving onto the bench. "We have three Super Rugby quality half backs to choose from and Matt (Lucas) has the experience in that starting position," coach Daryl Gibson said. "Toleafoa has been preparing well with the squad and he comes off a strong 2016 season with the NRC (National Rugby Championship).

Source: The Star March 04, 2017 00:22 UTC