The NSW Waratahs are calling for patience after enduring another "story of the season" loss that has almost certainly cruelled their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes for a fourth straight year.
Coach Dan McKellar rued his side failing to convert any of seven first-half try-scoring opportunities in a 21-14 defeat to the Brumbies in Sydney on Friday night.
The Tahs staged a late fightback but ultimately paid the price for trailing 21-0 though 60 minutes of the do-or-die match.
