Sekope Kepu back for NSW Waratahs for Hurricanes clash Sekope Kepu will take on the Hurricanes. Picture: Stefan Postles Source: Getty Images WALLABIES prop Sekope Kepu will return to the NSW starting line-up on Saturday when the Waratahs travel to Wellington for a crucial Super Rugby clash with the Hurricanes. Kepu will start alongside Benn Robinson and hooker John Ulugia. Coach Michael Cheika has left the rest of the starting XV unchanged following Sunday's 23-19 victory over the Western Force. The match will also see lock Kane Douglas make his 50th appearance for NSW. With Tatafu Polota-Nau unavailable for selection, the Waratahs welcome back Wycliff Palu, who returns from an ankle injury to take his place on the bench in the only other change to the match-day 22. After making his NSW debut in last weekend's home win, lock Jed Holloway has been released for club duty and will play for Southern Districts in their first-round Shute Shield clash against Eastwood. Also in action in the Shute Shield on Saturday are Sydney University locks Ollie Atkins and Will Skelton and centre pairing Tom Carter and Michael Hodge. Greg Peterson will also play for Manly. NSW Waratahs: Israel Folau, Peter Betham, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Rob Horne, Drew Mitchell, Bernard Foley, Brendan McKibbin, Pat McCutcheon, Michael Hooper, Dave Dennis (capt), Kane Douglas, Sitaleki Timani, Sekope Kepu, John Ulugia, Benn Robinson. Reserves: Luke Holmes, Paddy Ryan, Mitchell Chapman, Wycliff Palu, Matt Lucas, Ben Volavola, Tom Kingston.