THE Junee Rams charged into the Southern Inland Rugby Union (SIRU) third grand final and will face Ag College this Saturday after winning the minor premiership.
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The Rams beat a much stronger Waratahs outfit last Friday to qualify for the season final.
Captain Harry Fitzgibbon said the qualifying match against the Waratahs was a physical affair with the Wagga-side muscling up.
"We put nine tries on them last time, they had a stronger team this time round," Fitzgibbon said.
Despite facing a stronger team, the Rams shone with excellent attack and defensive efforts.
Fitzgibbon highlighted a show-stopping effort by Sam Hobbs.
After the Waratahs made a break, Hobbs ran 15 metres to hold up their would-be try-scorer on the line - denying the 'Tahs vital points.
Jake McIntosh scored the opening try for the Rams in the first half, with Dan Moloney kicking the conversion.
"He scored another penalty goal in the second half for two points, it put us out in front," Fitzgibbon said.
This weekend's match against Ag College will be the first time Junee has played the team - with a quirk of the draw meaning each side will be largely unknown to each other.
"Traditionally, they've been a younger team, being university kids, they're quicker in the break down," Fitzgibbon said.
"It's something we'll have to counter."
Adding a bit of spice to the encounter will be four Junee players who formerly played for Ag College.
The final kicks off at 10.15am at Conolly Rugby Complex in Wagga.
"We would love to see as many old Junee Rams and supporters there as possible."
The result
Junee 10 (Jake McIntosh try; Dan Moloney 2 goals) d Waratahs 8
SIRU third grade grand final
Junee Rams v Ag College
10.30am, Saturday, August 30
Conolly Rugby Complex
