Waratahs name unchanged starting side for Super final; by CHRIS BARCLAY

The NSW Waratahs have predictably named an unchanged starting line-up for Saturday's Super Rugby final against the Crusaders at ANZ Stadium as they seek to convert an eight-match winning streak into a maiden title.

With no injury concerns following last Saturday's 26-8 semifinal win over the Brumbies,  head coach Michael Cheika has retained the 23-man squad that provided the success-starved franchise with a historic home final.

The Waratahs, who finished the regular season on top of the table, are seeking to a gone two previous title deciding losses to the Crusaders in 2005 and 2008.

Five players were involved in the final at Christchurch six years ago - Rob Horne, Kurtley Beale, Wycliff Palu, Tatafu Polota-Nau and Benn Robinson.

Meanwhile, wing Peter Betham has been added to an extended bench that will be confirmed before kick-off.

NSW Waratahs: Israel Folau, Alofa Alofa, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Kurtley Beale, Rob Horne, Bernard Foley, Nick Phipps, Wycliff Palu, Michael Hooper (captain), Stephen Hoiles, Kane Douglas, Jacques Potgieter, Sekope Kepu, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Benn Robinson. Reserves: Tolu Latu, Paddy Ryan, Jeremy Tilse, Will Skelton, Mitchell Chapman, Pat McCutcheon, Brendan McKibbin, Taqele Naiyaravoro, Peter Betham (bench to be confirmed).

Only problem will be too many kiwis in the crowd............. no as big home ground advantage as you may think - in fact probably be close to 40%-50% kiwi mix in the crowd... not like playing in eden park / loftus...

Anyway I like the look of the team more than a few good attacking players with aggressive and sizey forward pack - lets hope they get the job done... should be a cracker...