Polota-Nau ruled out for Waratahs

Tatafu Polota-Nau has been ruled out of Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Blues as the NSW Waratahs take a cautious approach with the Wallabies hooker.

Polota-Nau also missed last Sunday’s win over the Brumbies after suffering a head knock at training and coach Michael Cheika has opted not to risk him the week before the Waratahs enjoy a bye next round.

Cheika is certain both Polota-Nau and centre Adam Ashley-Cooper, who is sidelined with a knee injury, will return for NSW’s home game against the Stormers on April 11.

Hugh Roach will start on the bench against the Blues as the Waratahs’ back-up hooker behind Tolu Latu.

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