Waratahs vs Western Force Predictions - Tahs' backed to continue winning in Super Rugby

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 07 Mar 2025

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Ralph Staniforth 07 Mar 2025

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Waratahs have had a strong start with 2 consecutive wins in 2025.
Western Force are performing well but have defensive vulnerabilities.
Waratahs are favored to win the upcoming match by more than 6.5 points.

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Tahs' backed for third successive win (Getty images)

Waratahs vs Western Force Preview

The Waratahs have started the season with two victories and will be looking to make it three in a row. I see no reason why they won't do that on home soil.

Waratahs vs Western Force Preview
Head to Head
Waratahs Form
Waratahs Injuries & Team News
Western Force Form
Western Force Injuries & Team News

Waratahs have won their last 2 matches.
Waratahs have won 6 of their last 8 matches against the Western Force.
Western Force have won 2 of their last 3 matches.
Western Force have not beaten the Waratahs away from home since 2021.

Head to Head

The Western Force beat the Waratahs 27-7 last season, their biggest ever winning margin against the Sydney side.

Waratahs Form

The Waratahs have made a strong start to the 2025 season with two wins in their opening two games. After finishing bottom last season, they will feel very relieved this time around.

In round one, the Waratahs narrowly beat the Highlanders 37-36 at home before enjoying a bye in round two. They came back last weekend, beating the Fijian Drua 29-24, also at home.

This will be the Tahs’ third successive home fixture this season.

Waratahs Injuries & Team News

15 Andrew Kellaway, 14 Max Jorgensen, 13 Henry O’Donnell, 12 Joey Walton, 11 Darby Lancaster, 10 Lawson Creighton, 9 Jack Gordon (Captain), 8 Langi Gleeson, 7 Charlie Gamble, 6 Rob Leota, 5 Ben Grant, 4 Hugh Sinclair, 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 Dave Porecki, 1 Angus Bell.

Replacements: 16 Mahe Vailanu, 17 Tom Lambert, 18 Siosifa Amone, 19 Felix Kalapu, 20 Leafi Talataina, 21 Jack Grant, 22 Tane Edmed, 23 Triston Reilly

Western Force Form

The Western Force made a surprisingly good start to the season, winning their first two fixtures. They are fourth on the table after three rounds.

The Perth side opened their campaign with a high-scoring 45-44 win over Moana at home before beating the Brumbies 45-42 in Canberra in round two.

Last week, the Force suffered a close defeat to the Reds at home, losing 28-24.

Western Force Injuries & Team News

15 Mac Grealy, 14 Harry Potter, 13 Sio Tomkinson, 12 Hamish Stewart, 11 Dylan Pietsch, 10 Ben Donaldson, 9 Nic White, 8 Nick Champion de Crespigny, 7 Carlo Tizzano, 6 Will Harris, 5 Darcy Swain, 4 Jeremy Williams, 3 Tom Robertson, 2 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 1 Marley Pearce.

Replacements: 16 Tom Horton, 17 Ryan Coxon, 18 Josh Smith, 19 Josh Thompson, 20 Reed Prinsep, 21 Isaak Fines-Leleiwasa, 22 Max Burey, 23 Reesjan Pasitoa

Verdict

Waratahs v Western Force

Waratahs are set for victory by more than 6.5 points.

Waratahs -6.5

Handicap

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