New South Wales rugby stars Berrick Barnes and Wycliff Palu will sit out Saturday's Super Rugby match against the Blues in Auckland.
The Waratahs are sticking with their no-risk injury policy by resting the pair whose injuries are not too serious.
Coach Chris Hickey says Barnes is making good progress from a head knock, but he'll be rested for the third straight week, and Palu has a minor hamstring strain.
The fitness of the Waratahs skipper Phil Waugh for this weekend is being assessed.
