In form Southern Districts wary of Norths ambush at Forshaw

Southern Districts haven't forgotten how they were ambushed by an in form Northern Suburbs side in last year’s preliminary final at Forshaw Park. While the Rebels couldn't get the job done in 2016, they’ll take a lot more confidence into Sunday’s clash on the back of nine straight wins, dating back to a loss to Sydney Uni in round nine back in late May. Norths famously won 13 straight matches on the way to winning their first premiership in 41 years last season, but have struggled to find that form consistently in 2017. Since losing to the Rebels 37-33 in round 14, the Shoreman have won three of their last four matches and welcome back Waratahs forward Michael Wells for a match they must win to keep their season alive. Souths scored a late try to beat Randwick and secure second spot at Coogee Oval last weekend but the win came at a cost. Just a week after losing former Brumbies No.9 Dewet Roos for the season, reserve halfback Eli Pilz tore his hamstring in the fina
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