The scene is set for another all Catholic School grand final, but this time Mater Dei Catholic College are determined to come out on top.
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After falling short against Kildare Catholic College in both the Hardy Shield and Carroll Cup grand finals this year, Mater Dei have a chance for revenge in the Super Sixes decider at Conolly Rugby Complex on Thursday.
They've come through the pool stage of the new schoolboys rugby union competition unbeaten and captain Nathanael Mooney is looking to keep it that way.
"We'll use the Hardy Shield and the Carroll Cup as a bit of fuel for the fire," Mooney said.
"The first 10 minutes are going to be key.
"If we can get them on the back foot early we can really just keep the pressure on but they are going to come out firing."
Mooney doesn't believe heading in undefeated adds too much pressure on the side, instead their record is a real confidence booster.
Kildare proved to be their toughest opponent after jumping out to a 10-nil half-time lead in the pool stage.
Mater Dei were able to recover and scored 17 unanswered points in the second half to ensure they finished on top of the ladder.
It is Kildare's only loss and captain Jack Roche is confident the side has improved since then.
"We were unlucky to go down to them last time, but they did have a stronger back line than us," Roche said.
"I thought it was one of the reasons, but I think with a couple more games experience since then I definitely think we can give them a run for their money."
Roche is looking for a better defensive effort after leading a good opportunity slip in their last clash.
"We matched them attacking in the last game but they definitely got on top of us with our defence,' he said.
"If we can gets the backs to slid out and not let them get as wide and converge on their line out I think it will help."
Kildare have also been forced to make a big change with Braith Crane ruled out with a broken shoulder.
It means Harry Hart will play halfback.
Liam Bourne is also out with a knee injury while Mater Dei is expected to be unchanged with Wilson Hamblin still battling injury concerns.
The new-look competition has replaced the Henderson Shield this year.
Mooney believes it is a great move to reinvigorate schoolboy rugby.
"As a rugby player it is one of the best things I've seen happen in Wagga," he said.
"From the Henderson Shield in years gone past to this it is unbelievable to see amount of people and the popularity it is bringing.
"The students rocking up on a Thursday night to support their school is really good to see."
The clash starts at 6.30pm following the third and fifth placed play-offs.
Kooringal High School and Wagga Christian College are looking to avoid the wooden spoon at 4.30pm before The Riverina Anglican College and Wagga High School battle it out for third at 5.30pm.
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