Intrust Shute Shield: Norths and Warringah to battle for top six spot

Norths have pushed their way into the Intrust Shute Shield top six after a hard fought 23-19 victory over Gordon in atrocious conditions last weekend. The Shoreman return to North Sydney Oval on Saturday, where they’ve leaked an average of just eight points a match so far this year and can give their finals hopes a huge boost with a win against the Rats. “The club is looking strong at the moment. 1st grade to 3rd colts are a tight group and everyone is playing for the guy standing next to them, so it’s great to be apart of,” coach Simon Cron said. Waratahs prop Angus Ta’avoa has been named in the starting side, alongside Reds lock and former skipper Ben Matwijow, who will play in the red and black for the next month before heading back across the ditch for another crack at the ITM Cup. “Angus and Maj trained really well this week and fit in perfectly with the culture of our team so I’m looking forward to seeing them play,” Cron added. Warringah claimed a bonus poin
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