The underperforming Waratahs take on the Brumbies on saturday night.

The 2016 New South Wales side have been a shadow of the team that won the Super Rugby title in 2014 and were serious contenders in 2015 before going down to eventual champions the Hurricanes in the semi finals.

After a successful couple of years under the coaching of Michael Cheika, the team have failed to gel under new coach Darryl Gibson (pictured) although Cheika believes its only a matter of time before the side comes together and gets back to playing their best rugby.