Cowra Eagles play host to Bathurst Bulldogs tomorrow in a massive clash during round 14 Blowes Cup rugby.
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If recent matches between the two are anything to go by, spectators should be in for a treat.
One point has been the diferrence in their last two encounters making this a mouthwatering fixture.
Securing competition points is crucial this weekend with finals spots becoming scarce in the back end of the season.
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Both teams are chasing victories and Cowra captain Adam Meiklejohn is aware of this.
"It's a massive game. We've gotta win this to keep our finals hopes alive," he said.
"If the weather holds off the crowd can expect to see some exciting footy, we'll be throwing the ball wide," he added.
Despite a loss to Orange City last weekend Meiklejohn said his team was up to the challenge and believes another performance like that may be enough for the Cowra team against Bathurst.
"Our commitment was there, I'd say we'll go very close to beating them if we show up like we did against Orange City.
"We've also got a couple of boy's back from injury."
A win would mean Cowra would leap frog Bathurst into fifth position giving them an opportunity to hang on to a finals berth with only four rounds left after this weekend.
The Bulldogs however will be after points to further the gap that currently stands between the two and put a dent in the Eagles hopes.
"They're a pretty big side," Meiklejohn said.
"I expect to see them attack up the middle and they have a good kicking game. We have to put pressure on the kick return."
Eagles tackle Bathurst from 3.15pm at the Cowra Rugby Ground on Saturday.
Other games this weekend include.
Forbes v Orange Emus
Orange City v Mudgee
Dubbo v Parkes
CSU v Narromine
