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2024 GPS First XV Season Preview: Ipswich Grammar
After learning from last year's experiences, Ipswich Grammar have changed things up heading into the 2024 season and have trialled better than most have seen before.
First up though, they face defending premiers Nudgee at home this Saturday.
Overview with Russell Todd:
“We have had a more consistent pre-season in comparison to last year and that has translated into some decent trial form and some good results which has been pleasing,” Todd, IGS Master in Charge of Rugby, told Rugby News.
“We have changed some processes this year and instead of doing a long camp, we have had a series of shorter mini-camps and had some different experiences along the way.
“We took the boys out on country with a local elder to build more of a connection to Ipswich, which was a fantastic experience. We also had an NRL mental skills coach come in and work with the boys. We have tried to give them a more diverse experience on and off the field this year and the boys seem to have really en