Fulltime wrap: A narrow win for the Tahs. A bit hard to judge the performance with the conditions terrible. The Western Force's defence applied a lot of pressure on the Waratahs but I liked the way the Waratahs changed up their tactics in the second half, kicking for field position and not getting caught behind the gain line as was the case in the first 40.
It wasn't pretty but I am prepared to wait and see them on a dry track with Bernard Foley back in the squad before making a judgment. They do need to fix the breakdown and their scrum struggled when the first choice frontrow were not on the paddock.
Tolu Latu was outstanding, Will Skelton had some bright moments, Reece Robinson's goalkicking was essential to the win while Dean Mumm was solid.
The Force hustled and bustled like they always do but again the attacking flair was not there with the slippery conditions not helpful.
Their halves Jono Lance and Ryan Lowrens were outstanding. Dane Haylett-Petty's diamonds were mixed with some costly errors, while league convert Curtis Rona showed glimpses that he could be a handful as the season progresses.
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