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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 07: Michael Hooper (L) of the Waratahs and teammates show their disappointment after a Hurricanes try during the round seven Super Rugby match between the Hurricanes and the Waratahs at Westpac Stadium on April 7, 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Tahs must tackle doubts: Grey

LACKING confidence and fearing failure, the Waratahs are tracking to record their worst ever season defensively in Super Rugby.

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Bernard Foley at Waratahs training, Kippax Oval

Tahs rope in some team spirit

With their season on the line over the coming three games, the NSW Waratahs found a unique way to band together at training.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Israel Folau of the Waratahs and his team look dejected after a Crusaders try during the round six Super Rugby match between the Waratahs and the Crusaders at Allianz Stadium on April 2, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Will fans say ta-ta with season on line?

AFTER successive defeats and a bye, the Waratahs’ season will be defined by the results of their next three games. Just don’t expect a full house.

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Michael Cheika during the Wallabies training session at Allianz Stadium , Moore Park . Picture : Gregg Porteous

Cheika delivers call for unity

WALLABIES coach Michael Cheika has urged the Australian rugby fraternity to “stop smashing each other” as the Super Rugby cull turns ugly.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Kurtley Beale of the Waratahs celebrates a try with team mates during the round 19 Super Rugby match between the Reds and the Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium on July 12, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

What changed at the Waratahs?

NSW Waratahs have been the great under-performers in the history of Super Rugby. But in 2014 they’ve finally got it together – here’s why.

Wallabies training at Scotch College Hawthorn, (R) Matt Toomua and (R) Kurtley Beale at training. June 12th 2014. Picture : Colleen Petch

Don’t go KB, Toomua tells Beale

MATT Toomua has pleaded with Kurtley Beale to remain in Australian rugby despite looming as the biggest beneficiary of his potential departure.

Jono Lance of the Waratahs celebrates scoring a try during the Super Rugby match between the Queensland Reds and the New South Wales Waratahs. Pic Darren England.

Tahs hold rugby’s recovery hopes

THE Waratahs’ quest for a title might be the best chance for rugby to regain a toe-hold in Sydney since Johnny Wilkinson’s famed drop kick.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Waratahs coach Michael Cheika talks to players during a Waratahs Super Rugby training session at Kippax Lake on July 1, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Cheika ‘not stressed’ about shaky set-piece

THE Waratahs will rename their lineout calls after conceding that Queensland had cracked their code, although coach Michael Cheika is “not stressed”.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JULY 11: The Brumbies celebrate after Henry Speight of the Brumbies scored a try during the round 19 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Force at Canberra Stadium on July 11, 2014 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

What we learned about the finalists

FIVE of the six sides that qualified for the Super Rugby finals rounded out the season with wins — read our review of the action ahead of the playoffs.

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Kurtley Beale of the Waratahs during the Super Rugby match between the Queensland Reds and the New South Wales Waratahs. Pic Darren England.

NRL threat means ARU must seal Beale

THE ARU is under increasing pressure to secure star Kurtley Beale for next year’s World Cup as a switch to the NRL looms as one of his genuine options.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 12: Kurtley Beale of the Waratahs celebrates after scoring a try during the round 19 Super Rugby match between the Reds and the Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium on July 12, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Beale sparks Tahs, now sign him up

AFTER Kurtley Beale cut a swathe through the Reds, coach Michael Cheika said it was “obvious” Australian rugby must retain the off-contract star.

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Rob Simmons of the Reds during the Super Rugby match between the Queensland Reds and the New South Wales Waratahs. Pic Darren England.

Lineout woes a worry for Waratahs

CALLING errors were blamed for the Waratahs’ “terrible” lineout debacle against Queensland.

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