By Jon Geddes

A REENERGIZED Southern Districts have set their sights on a finals berth following the appointment of a   new coach with a proven track record and a boost from Super players returning for the second half of the Shute Shield.

The man tasked with lifting the club’s fortunes, Matt Barr, firmly believes a top eight finish is a realistic goal.

“We are just a couple of wins out of that,” Barr told Rugby News.

“It’s a close competition, there are a number of upsets each weekend.