The Waratahs have made two changes to their forward pack for their clash against the Crusaders at Aussie Stadium on Saturday.

Hooker Adam Freier returns the starting team. While Wycliff Palu will start at blindside flanker while Stephen Hoiles is dropped to the bench.

Last weeks three try hero, fullback Peter Hewat, remains in his position after the return of Mat Rodgers was ruled out as he has not fully recovered from his injury.

The Waratahs who are currently at the top of the table will take on forth placed Crusaders. This game will likely have a significant influence on the make-up of the semi-finals.

Waratahs: Peter Hewat, Winston Mafi, Morgan Turinui, Nathan Grey, Lote Tuqiri, Shaun Berne, Chris Whitaker (captain), David Lyons, Phil Waugh (vice-captain), Wycliff Palu, Daniel Vickerman, Alex Kanaar, Alastair Baxter, Adam Freier, Matt Dunning

Replacements: Brendan Cannon, Gareth Hardy, Rocky Elsom, Stephen Hoiles, Chris O’Young, Lachlan MacKay, Cameron Shepherd

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