Dave Horwitz focussed solely on NRC despite finding career best form

NSW Country Eagles and Waratahs centre Dave Horwitz says he is focussed solely on winning an NRC title, despite finding career best form in recent weeks that has seen the 21-year old become the frontrunner to wear the vacant Waratahs No.12 jersey next season. Horwitz has arguably been the competition’s most dominant player in the opening three rounds and has helped NSW Country to an unbeaten start to the season. “Maybe it’s in the back of my mind, but there is nothing I can really do about it to be honest,” Horwitz said. “The best way to earn that No.12 jersey is to have a really strong NRC and then a good pre-season so that is my focus at the moment.” The Eagles were far from their best against Melbourne in Tamworth on Sunday but managed to hold on to secure a 32-30 victory after leading 32-8 at half time. “We played pretty poorly to be honest. It was quite scrappy and we didn’t really play with much structure. All of our points came in the first half but they wer
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