Rugby-Australia's oldest rivalry highlights week five of Super Rugby

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - International - Scotland v Australia - Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - October 29, 2022 Australia's Hunter Paisami in action Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough/File Photo

SYDNEY (Reuters) - The rugby rivalry between Queensland and New South Wales goes back 143 years but it has been a while since it had much bearing on the top of the Super Rugby standings, as the round-five clash between the Reds and Waratahs this weekend will.

The Waratahs are the only unbeaten team in the competition, even if they have already had a bye, but Saturday's match is likely to be the toughest test yet of their revival under new coach Dan McKellar.