Knox coach Cam Blades think his side needs to prepare for the unexpected this weekend when they face Waverley at Queen’s Park in a top of the table clash that could determine the outcome of the 2023 CAS premiership.

Back from the school holidays and the representative break, the Waverley clash is the first of three tough fixtures remaining for Knox, who are chasing the school’s first title since 2016.

“We’ve got games that are all going to be really competitive and the group is really excited about that challenge,” Blades told Rugby News.

“With a five game competition, it’s a sprint and you’ve usually got to win every game anyway so nothing much has changed for us in terms of how we’re approaching each match.”