Saturday represents opening day of the New England Rugby Union season.
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Round one is headlined by St Albert’s College opening their first grade title defence against new boys Glen Innes-Guyra at Bellevue Rugby Field.
Albies has lost a series of players from last season’s premiership-winning outfit and are tipped to unveil a new halves combination.
Seb Field lines-up at fly-half and Will Archer has been given the scrum-half role.
Glen Innes-Guyra is something of an unknown quantity, an asset for the Ghost Stags, but difficult for their rivals to prepare.
In the other top-flight contest, Armidale Blues host Robb College at Moran Oval.
The Blues are set to unveil a series of fresh faces, but can still call on the experience of captain James McKern.
Robb College has Sam Ditchfield at the helm again.
Kick-off for both matches is 3.15pm.
Second grade sees St Albert’s College against Narrabri and the Baa-Baas welcoming Gwydir to Alcatraz.