Round four’s New England Rugby winners are set to collide this Saturday with Armidale Blues hosting Robb College.
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Robb finished as convincing 48-29 winners against the Barbarians while the Blues beat Albies 36-19.
The last time the students met the Blues, they finished with a 27-all draw.
David McCathie joined the College team this year from Quirindi and said the side have prepared well and are looking for the outright win this time round.
“I don't know much about the Blues except we had a draw in the first round,” he said.
“We probably let them back into that game, we had a good lead with about 10 to go.
“They have been travelling really well, they look strong and have had the benefit of being able to train uninterrupted.”
Lost possession has cost Robb valuable points and McCathie said his team are looking to rectify that this Saturday.
“Being a bit older and a bit stronger we have to make sure we value possession and work really hard in the forwards and the backs,” he said.
“Possession and maintaining possession will be key. We will be looking to be really strong in the forwards.
“While it is early in the season, it is not a very long season so we have to make sure we keep going the way we are going and keep winning and accumulating points.
“We have good preparation and the combinations are looking strong.”