The Waratahs overcame a sluggish first half performance to run out comfortable victors against the Lions in Sydney. The Lions were still in the game at half time thanks to a Waratahs side that just made to many errors in the pouring rain. The half time score was 0-0 but the ‘Tahs managed to pull together in the second half and outscore the Lions by 4 tries to 0. The victory saw the Waratahs move into 3rd place on the log on their own and keep their hopes alive for a semi-final berth. Final score: Waratahs 26 Lions 3