Jono Lance set to make Tahs debut at fullback after coming in for Israel Folau to play Sharks

FORMER Reds title-winner Jono Lance will make his debut for the Waratahs against the Sharks after replacing injured fullback Israel Folau.

Jono Lance has replaced the injured Israel Folau at fullback to play the Sharks this weekend.

FORMER Reds title-winner Jono Lance will make his debut for the Waratahs on Sunday against the Sharks after replacing injured fullback Israel Folau.

Lance’s call-up was one of six changes made by NSW coach Michael Cheika, which also included the unusual selection of centre Rob Horne on the wing.

Folau was ruled out of the Durban clash with after suffering a throat injury against the Rebels, but Cheika resisted moving Kurtley Beale to fullback and instead turned to Lance.

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Cheika said Horne’s performance off the bench against the Rebels had got him the nod ahead of Matt Carraro for Alofa Alofa’s wing spot, although it appears likely the direct centre will spend time in the midfield.

Elsewhere, Wycliff Palu’s return to the starting side at no. 8 saw in-form lock Kane Douglas benched, with Dave Dennis moving back to no. 6 and Jacques Potgieter returning to the second row.

Prop Benn Robinson was named to start at loosehead prop, with Sekope Kepu shifting to tight-head and Paddy Ryan dropping back to the bench.