BALLARAT Rugby Club is gearing up for its clash with Melbourne in the Victorian Club Rugby division 2B preliminary final at Ashwood Reserve, Melbourne.
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The Rattas are one of the form teams of the competition having strung together five wins in a row, including a 25-0 victory over Saturday’s opponent Melbourne a fortnight ago. In the sides’ round 11 meeting, Melbourne took the points 27-24
Ballarat will be raring to go after its semi-final opponent – Kiwi Hawthorn – forfeited, handing the Rattas a free pass to the preliminary final stage and a week off to freshen up.
Melbourne will also be well-prepared for the match after finishing on top of conference A and earning a weeks rest in the opening week of the finals.
