We've got six games of Shute Shield rugby to enjoy over the Easter long weekend and two of those matches come early, with Hunter and Randwick and Warringah and Uni set to meet on Good Friday.

To help preview round two, we've taken a look at one key match up from each fixture that will be worth keeping an eye on over the weekend.

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Hunter v Randwick: Donny Freeman v Alek Dabek

The battle of two of the newer No.7s in the competition could have a big impact on the result up in Newcastle on Good Friday afternoon.