The Waratahs have named a squad to play the Sharks in Sydney which includes Wycliff Palu and Benn Robinson as captain.

Palu has been named in a 24-man squad, with Head Coach Michael Foley confirming the starting team tomorrow, pending a report from the Waratahs Rugby medical team that will confirm the fitness of several players, including Lopeti Timani.

It will be the first time that the Allianz Stadium, formerly the Sydney Football Stadium, has hosted an afternoon match since 2006, when the Waratahs led by Chris Whitaker, beat the Sharks 31-16.

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Chris Alcock , Adam Ashley-Cooper , Berrick Barnes , Peter Betham , Tom Carter , Dave Dennis , Kane Douglas , Bernard Foley , Daniel Halangahu , Rob Horne , Jono Jenkins , Sekope Kepu , Brackin Kauraria-Henry , Tom Kingston , Brendan McKibbin , Dean Mumm , Wycliff Palu , Tatafu Polota-Nau , Sarel Pretorius , Benn Robinson (captain), Paddy Ryan , Sitaleki Timani , Lopeti Timani , John Ulugia.