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Darren Walton

Waratahs play the long game after missing Super finals

There were positive signs for the Waratahs this season, including a win over the Brumbies. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Ever the pragmatist, Dan McKellar admits there's no quick fix for his NSW Waratahs after the competition's perennial under-achievers endured a humiliating end to their Super Rugby Pacific season.

A record-breaking 46-6 loss to the defending champion Blues on Saturday night left the Waratahs heading to Auckland airport with their tails between their legs and out of the finals for a second straight season.

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