Manurewa know they are fast running out of runway to make the McNamara Cup semi-finals but a win over Patumahoe this week could fire them straight back into contention.
Jeremy Clark’s side has struggled for consistency this season but have already pushed the leading sides in previous games and the two-time McNamara Cup winner knows it is just a case of unlocking that ability.
“Tomorrow’s match with top-of-the-table Patumahoe will be a tough one,” Clark told Counties Sports Hub. “We will need to be at our best at home.
“We will need a huge defensive effort plus a big attacking game, so big shift needed to compete with Patumahoe.
“Also looking forward to the challenge as a group to compete at the highest of levels.
“Being Old Boys/Sponsors Day, we want to put on a performance they will be happy with at home to previous old players that have worn the Rewa jersey.”
Elsewhere, Karaka hosts Ardmore Marist at Karaka Sports Complex while Bombay and Pukekohe meet up the hill at Bombay.
The Sid Marshall Shield breaks into the top five and bottom five segment of the season with Drury hosting Weymouth while Te Kauwhata travels to Maramarua.
Waiuku travels to Tuakau in the bottom five playoffs while Puni hosts Te Kohanga.
In Massey Cup U21 action, Manurewa hosts Ardmore Marist while neighbours Patumahoe and Pukekohe do battle at Patumahoe.
Top ranked Karaka travels to Waiuku.
Patumahoe hosts Manurewa in a Bright Cup U19 battle this weekend while Rua North travels to Waiuku.
Bombay and Pukekohe meet in U85kg grade play in a battle at Bombay.
Elsewhere, Beachlands Maraetai travels to Morrinsville, Drury hosts Patumahoe and Waiuku is at home to Hamilton Marist.
