The former Gold Coast Titans under-20 player destroyed Wagga Brothers last weekend and shapes as a huge danger to Tuki Jackson’s line-up.

Tumut coach Jarrod Teka said Kilian had been sensational.

“He’s a hometown favourite, and the boys really get around him,” Teka said.

“He’s the type of bloke we really need.”

Thunder will be at full strength for their toughest test of the season after having the past fortnight off.

“I don’t buy too much into the opposition as we will just take it as it comes,” Jackson said.

“It will definitely be our toughest game though.

“We got over Brothers and Temora and are still improving each week.

“I have heard they have done a lot of recruiting and our boys are ready for a tough test.”

Kilian, who has ambitions of a second crack at the NRL, will run into a Thunder forward pack which has also been causing plenty of headaches for rival sides.

Dave Cowhan starred for Group 9 against Group 20 last weekend while Levi Freeman and Andrew Smith have also started the home and away series strongly.

Another potential problem for Thunder is controlling halfback Raymond Luke.

Raymond, the older brother of New Zealand hooker Issac Luke, has also been instrumental in the Blues’ strong form which sees them sit on top of the ladder.

The match starts at 2.35pm.