Wagga Ag College match crucial for Phantoms

Leeton will travel to Beres Elwood Oval on Saturday where they will face the second-placed Wagga Ag College.

With just three rounds remaining before the Southern Inland Rugby Union finals get underway, a victory is a must each week for the Phantoms.

Last time the two sides met was in round two when Leeton was outclassed by Ag College, 53-23.

Making the match up even tougher this weekend is the fact the Aggies have been on a roll all season, but Phantoms coach Seru Rogo has urged his players not to think too much about their opponents.

"We've got to worry about our own game and how we want to play," Rogo said.

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"Obviously as I've said before we want to win to give ourselves a chance of making the finals.

"That is what we are playing for."

Leeton have had a mixed season due to injuries and player availability, with Rogo unsure earlier in the week what side he would be taking to Wagga.

"Whatever happens, happens," he said.

"Hopefully we can take over a good team and really push Ag College.

"The boys know there is a job to do and they are up to the challenge.

"Ag College have been playing good rugby all year, but we know what we're capable of.

"We just need to make sure we play our best."

Leeton's women's 10s side will also travel to Wagga to take on Ag College on Saturday after they went down fighting against Wagga City last weekend.

The Dianas were defeated 39-27, but again showed positive signs.

While they will miss this year's finals series, their focus now is to play their brand of football and start the hard work for next season.

With many young players coming through the ranks, the future is looking good and with Ag College below them on the ladder, there's every chance of picking up a win on Saturday afternoon.

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