Waratahs name same line-up for final

Waratahs coach Ewen McKenzie has predictably named an unchanged lineup for Saturday's Super 12 final against the Crusaders in Christchurch.

The side came through their final serious training session with no injuries this morning and McKenzie saw no reason to change from their semifinal win over South Africa's Bulls.

"We have the best defence in the competition and an array of potent attacking players so we're confident that we can take on the best the Crusaders have to offer," McKenzie said.

Hooker Brendan Cannon and wing Lote Tuqiri will both join the side here tomorrow after remaining in Sydney to be with their pregnant partners.

Waratahs: Mat Rogers, Peter Hewat, Morgan Turinui, Nathan Grey, Lote Tuqiri, Lachlan McKay, Chris Whitaker (captain), David Lyons, Phil Waugh, Rocky Elsom, Daniel Vickerman, Justin Harrison, Alastair Baxter, Brendan Cannon, Matt Dunning. Reserves: Adam Freier, Gareth Hardy, Alex Kanaar, Stephen Hoiles, Chris O'Young, Shaun Berne, Cameron Shepherd.

- NZPA