Waratahs are always a big challenge but we’re looking forward to it.
- Paul Musarra
ALBURY-Wodonga Steamers coach Paul Musarra has shrugged off last weekend’s huge loss ahead of their clash with rivals Waratahs at Murrayfield on Saturday.
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Despite being crushed 107-0 by flag favourites Leeton, Musarra is confident there will be no mental scarring.
“We will bounce back,” Musarra said.
“We weren’t too worried about last week as we went up undermanned.
“Ninety per cent of the boys played two full games.
“Waratahs are always a big challenge but we’re looking forward to it. They are everyone’s biggest rivals because they have been so successful over the years.”
The Steamers, who have a 3-3 win-loss ratio, will welcome back star fullback James Devlin and flanker Nick Mae.
But the home team will be without Tom Boyle (ankle) and Blake Le Cornu (hamstring).
With three close losses already, CSU coach Mark Fisher is confident a win isn’t far off.
The Reddies get another good chance against fellow winless team Griffith on Saturday.
“We are not far off it," Fisher said.
Jesse Menz (knee) is out for the season.