Match previews for Round 3 of the Canterbury Cup NSW.
Penrith Panthers v St George Illawarra Dragons
Panthers Stadium
Saturday, 30th March – 12.45pm
Broadcast LIVE on Fox League
Match: Panthers v Dragons
Round 3 -
home Team
Panthers
away Team
Dragons
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Caleb AekinsFullback for Dragons is number 1 Tristan Sailor
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Winger for Panthers is number 2 Malakai Watene-ZelezniakWinger for Dragons is number 2 Lachlan Maranta
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Centre for Panthers is number 4 Tyrone PhillipsCentre for Dragons is number 3 Shaun Sauni-Esau
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Centre for Panthers is number 11 Matheson JohnsCentre for Dragons is number 4 Steven Marsters
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Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'oWinger for Dragons is number 5 Jonus Pearson
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Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 17 Jarome LuaiFive-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Jai Field
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Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Liam ColemanHalfback for Dragons is number 20 Adam Clune
Forwards
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Prop for Panthers is number 8 Nick Lui-TosoProp for Dragons is number 8 Lachlan Timm
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Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch KennyHooker for Dragons is number 9 Reece Robson
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Prop for Panthers is number 10 Paea PuaProp for Dragons is number 17 Mitchell Allgood
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 3 Jed Cartwright2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jackson Ford
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2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Billy Burns2nd Row for Dragons is number 21 Luciano Leilua
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Lock for Panthers is number 13 Kaide EllisLock for Dragons is number 13 Joe Lovodua
Interchange
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Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Reed IzzardInterchange for Dragons is number 7 Eli Levido
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Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Vasilli TsikrikasInterchange for Dragons is number 11 Charly Runciman
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Interchange for Panthers is number 20 Sam SmithInterchange for Dragons is number 16 Pio Sokobalavu
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Interchange for Panthers is number 21 Brent NadenInterchange for Dragons is number 22 Matt Sheppard
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Soward says: Darren Nicholls is a huge out for the Dragons and they will struggle to be steered around the field without him. The Panthers are rolling at the moment with a great win against Newcastle last week. I think they win comfortably. Panthers by 12.
Mounties v Newcastle Knights
Aubrey Keech Reserve
Saturday, 30th March – 3.00pm
Match: Mounties v Knights
Round 3 -
home Team
Mounties
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Mounties is number 1 Brad AbbeyFullback for Knights is number 1 Tex Hoy
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Winger for Mounties is number 2 Tony SatiniWinger for Knights is number 2 Kiah Cooper
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Centre for Mounties is number 3 Reubenn RennieCentre for Knights is number 3 Mitchell Andrews
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Centre for Mounties is number 4 Sebastian KrisCentre for Knights is number 4 Heath Gibbs
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Winger for Mounties is number 5 Bailey SimonssonWinger for Knights is number 5 Jacob Gagai
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Five-Eighth for Mounties is number 6 Ata HinganoFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Phoenix Crossland
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Halfback for Mounties is number 20 Brendan O'HaganHalfback for Knights is number 14 Chris Randall
Forwards
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Prop for Mounties is number 8 Luke BatemanProp for Knights is number 8 Jirah Momoisea
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Hooker for Mounties is number 9 Tom StarlingHooker for Knights is number 9 Zac Woolford
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Prop for Mounties is number 10 Royce HuntProp for Knights is number 18 Herman Ese'ese
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2nd Row for Mounties is number 11 Reuben Porter2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Beau Fermor
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2nd Row for Mounties is number 15 Emre Guler2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Brodie Jones
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Lock for Mounties is number 13 Jack MurchieLock for Knights is number 16 Zac Hosking
Interchange
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Interchange for Mounties is number 12 Jj CollinsInterchange for Knights is number 10 Tevita Alifa
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Interchange for Mounties is number 16 Steve TavitaInterchange for Knights is number 15 Sam Stone
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Interchange for Mounties is number 19 Vincent RennieInterchange for Knights is number 17 Ben Thomas
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Interchange for Mounties is number 21 Daniel RobertsInterchange for Knights is number 19 Luke Huth
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Soward says: It's really important for the Knights to bounce back, you want to try win your home games and they were disappointing last week against the Panthers. For the Mounties, I like what they're doing with their edge players and Sam Williams is arguably in some of the best form in the competition. Mounties by 12.
Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles v Warriors
HE Laybutt Field
Sunday, 31st March – 1.00pm
Match: Sea Eagles v Warriors
Round 3 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
away Team
Warriors
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Abbas MiskiFullback for Warriors is number 6 Hayze Perham
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Leva LiWinger for Warriors is number 2 Edward Kosi
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Dane AukafolauCentre for Warriors is number 1 Patrick Herbert
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Alfred SmalleyCentre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 John TohiWinger for Warriors is number 5 Setu Tu
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Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Trent HodkinsonFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 20 Api Pewhairangi
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Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Zach Dockar-ClayHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Chanel Harris-Tavita
Forwards
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Morgan BoyleProp for Warriors is number 8 Chris Satae
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Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Tyran OttHooker for Warriors is number 14 Sam Cook
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 25 Lloyd PerrettProp for Warriors is number 10 Clayton Williams
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Tyler Cassel2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Blake Ayshford
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Haumole Olakau'atu2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Leivaha Pulu
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Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Sean KeppieLock for Warriors is number 13 Ligi Sao
Interchange
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Andy SaundersInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Paulos Latu
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Kurt De LuisInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Preston Riki
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 22 Fred Junior MaualaInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom Ale
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 24 Denzal ToniseInterchange for Warriors is number 18 Tahi Baggaley
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Soward says: The Warriors have been one of the most disappointing teams in the competition. There's a lot of pressure on Chanel Harris-Tavita because he was picked to be the five-eighth in the NRL team but it obviously hasn't panned out that way. They haven't been playing well but neither have Blacktown Workers although they welcome Trent Hodkinson into the team who will provide some experience. Both teams will be desperate for a win, so I'm tipping a draw.
South Sydney Rabbitohs v Newtown Jets
Metricon High Performance Centre
Sunday, 31 March, 1.10pm
Broadcast LIVE on Channel Nine and 9NOW
Match: Rabbitohs v Jets
Round 3 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Jets
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 18 Lachlan WalmsleyFullback for Jets is number 1 William Kennedy
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Mawene HirotiWinger for Jets is number 2 Luke Polselli
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Jacob GaganCentre for Jets is number 3 Siosifa Talakai
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Cory DennissCentre for Jets is number 15 Aaron Gray
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Leigh HigginsWinger for Jets is number 4 Ronaldo Mulitalo
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Bayley SironenFive-Eighth for Jets is number 6 Jack A Williams
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 20 Jack JohnsHalfback for Jets is number 7 Kyle Flanagan
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tom AmoneProp for Jets is number 8 Jaimin Jolliffe
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Billy BrittainHooker for Jets is number 9 James Segeyaro
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 19 Lucky TaavaleProp for Jets is number 10 Ava Seumanufagai
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Trent Peoples2nd Row for Jets is number 11 Braden Hamlin-Uele
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Dean Britt2nd Row for Jets is number 12 Anthony Moraitis
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Keaon KoloamatangiLock for Jets is number 14 Billy Magoulias
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Tarquinn ButlerInterchange for Jets is number 5 Matt Evans
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Yileen GordonInterchange for Jets is number 13 Greg Eastwood
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Brock GrayInterchange for Jets is number 17 Daniel Vasquez
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Lyndon HillsInterchange for Jets is number 21 Wesley Lolo
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Soward says: The thing with South Sydney is they're very similar to their first-grade team – they roll forward and got great shape on the edge and they have some quality halves as-well but will be without Conor Tracey this week. The Jets have been disappointing but are still finding their feet with new faces coming into the side. I'm tipping Rabbitohs by 6.
Western Suburbs Magpies v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Campbelltown Stadium
Sunday, 31st March – 1.50pm
Match: Magpies v Bulldogs
Round 3 -
home Team
Magpies
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Magpies is number 1 Dylan SmithFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Lalotoa Mata'afa
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Winger for Magpies is number 3 Watson HeletaWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Tuipulotu Katoa
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Centre for Magpies is number 4 Kane McquigginCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Morgan Harper
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Centre for Magpies is number 6 Tyson GambleCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Marcelo Montoya
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Winger for Magpies is number 5 Bilal MaarbaniWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Christian Crichton
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Five-Eighth for Magpies is number 19 Josh ReynoldsFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Jesse Marschke
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Halfback for Magpies is number 7 Kauri Aupouri-PuketapuHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Jack Cogger
Forwards
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Prop for Magpies is number 8 Oliver ClarkProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Francis Tualau
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Hooker for Magpies is number 9 Braden RobsonHooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Fa'amanu Brown
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Prop for Magpies is number 21 Matthew EisenhuthProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Danny Fualalo
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2nd Row for Magpies is number 11 Sam McIntyre2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Bronson Garlick
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2nd Row for Magpies is number 15 Chris McQueen2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
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Lock for Magpies is number 13 Robbie RochowLock for Bulldogs is number 13 Sauaso Sue
Interchange
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Interchange for Magpies is number 12 Dylan CliffordInterchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jack Nelson
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Interchange for Magpies is number 14 Patrice SioloInterchange for Bulldogs is number 15 James Roumanos
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Interchange for Magpies is number 16 Joseph RatuvakacereivaluInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Jesse Martin
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Interchange for Magpies is number 23 Soni LukeInterchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Austin Dias
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Soward says: For the Bulldogs, it really depends how those individual guys come back to the Canterbury Cup from the NRL. It's important they get their mindset right. On the other hand, the Magpies are rolling at the moment and Josh Reynolds may have another week after a big Tigers win last week. The Bulldogs were disappointing last week and lose some of their best guys to the top squad. Magpies by 10.
Wentworthville Magpies v North Sydney Bears
Ringrose Park
Sunday, 31st March – 3.00pm
Match: WV Magpies v Bears
Round 3 -
home Team
WV Magpies
away Team
Bears
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for WV Magpies is number 1 Bevan FrenchFullback for Bears is number 1 Kieren Moss
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Winger for WV Magpies is number 2 Damon GoolagongWinger for Bears is number 2 Asu Kepaoa
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Centre for WV Magpies is number 4 Ethan ParryCentre for Bears is number 3 Ed Murphy
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Centre for WV Magpies is number 20 Josh HoffmanCentre for Bears is number 4 James Tuitahi
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Winger for WV Magpies is number 5 Greg MarzhewWinger for Bears is number 5 Curtis Johnston
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Five-Eighth for WV Magpies is number 6 Brad KeighranFive-Eighth for Bears is number 15 Drew Hutchison
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Halfback for WV Magpies is number 7 Rhys DaviesHalfback for Bears is number 7 Brock Lamb
Forwards
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Prop for WV Magpies is number 10 Tekina VaileaProp for Bears is number 8 John Tuivaiti
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Hooker for WV Magpies is number 9 Matt McilwrickHooker for Bears is number 9 Bradley Deitz
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Prop for WV Magpies is number 16 D'Rhys MillerProp for Bears is number 10 Max Bailey
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2nd Row for WV Magpies is number 11 Andrew Davey2nd Row for Bears is number 11 Sitili Tupouniua
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2nd Row for WV Magpies is number 12 Salesi Fainga'a2nd Row for Bears is number 12 Josh Curran
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Lock for WV Magpies is number 13 Ray StoneLock for Bears is number 18 Tom Freebairn
Interchange
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Interchange for WV Magpies is number 3 Joshuah MinhinnickInterchange for Bears is number 14 Sam Verrills
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Interchange for WV Magpies is number 8 Mitchell ButfieldInterchange for Bears is number 16 Fletcher Baker
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Interchange for WV Magpies is number 15 Haimona HirotiInterchange for Bears is number 17 Setefano Hala
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Interchange for WV Magpies is number 18 Piki RogersInterchange for Bears is number 20 Jerry Key
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Soward says: Rip Taylor was quietly confident last week after they were written off by everyone. They really hung in there, completed well and young Brad Keighran had a fantastic game moving into the halves with Matt Mcilwrick at no.9. I think the Bears will win, but I think Wentworthville will be better than what I thought they were going to be if I'm judging off what we've seen in recent weeks, but I have the Bears by 8.