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Wallabies spots no incentive as Waratahs take on Reds

By Annabelle Banfield

The NSW Waratahs claim fighting for Wallabies spots won’t be a factor as they chase redemption in a crucial Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Queensland Reds.

The Waratahs head to Brisbane to face the Reds on Saturday night off the back of a 40-point drubbing at the hands of the Hurricanes in Sydney.

Yet skipper Matt Philip insists neither the chance to impress Queensland’s incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss or backing up a 36-12 first-round win over the Reds last month are driving the Waratahs.

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