Writing in the Sydney Morning Herald David Sygall says that the Waratahs' free-scoring victory over the Lions in Super Rugby has placated their fans for now.
"The last time the Waratahs played a South African team at the foot of the table, just over two months ago, they hit rock bottom, thumped 23-3 by the Cheetahs, after which they received resounding boos from a bitterly disappointed home crowd.
"Last night, 48 hours after packing down with 100 or so angry fans at an extraordinary honesty session in which they were labelled fragile, arrogant and mediocre, the Waratahs players put their reputations on the line against the lowly Lions. And though only 14,123 fans turned up, the Tahs did themselves and those fans proud, showing at least some of the style of play upon which the NSW rugby legend was built. Sure, they bagged five competition points to retain their place in the top six a month out from the play-offs. But more importantly, they went a long way towards winning over an audience that had rightfully wondered where the team's sense of adventure, confidence and accountability had gone this season."
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