Melbourne Rebels Head Coach, Dave Wessels has welcomed back Wallaby Reece Hodge to the starting XV while Victorian born lock Trevor Hosea has also rocketed into the starting line-up.

Koroibete runs out for his 50th game..

NSW front rower, Joe Cotton is in line to make his potential Super Rugby AU debut after being named on the bench.

NSW Waratahs Head Coach, Rob Penney has named an unchanged starting XV following the sides nail-biting loss to the Brumbies last weekend.

Welcome to the opening game of round 4 of the Super Rugby AU, where the NSW Waratahs takes on the Melbourne Rebels at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Waratahs lost 23-24 in a close encounter against the Brumbies last week, while the Rebels are returning from a bye.