He scored the opening try of the match and went on to hold his place as Australia's first choice number six despite strong competition. In 2005, Elsom re-signed with the Waratahs, which saw him stay at the New South Wales franchise until the end of the 2008 Super 14 season.
Elsom started strong by scoring the opening attempt in the match and solidified his position as Australia's top choice number six despite stiff competition. He later re-committed with the Waratahs in 2005, staying with the New South Wales team until the end of the 2008 Super 14 campaign.