Albury Thunder hosts Gundagai in Group Nine rugby league on Saturday

The Tigers have had a slower start than expected, suffering an early loss to sit outside the top four.

However, it's been an even tougher introduction for the Thunder, which finds itself winless after three rounds.

After two thumping losses in the opening fortnight, the Thunder regained some respect with a gritty 24-10 loss to Temora.

Like all clubs after a poor start, the home team is banking on that breakthrough win to generate some momentum and much-needed confidence.

"Yeah, absolutely, we're all hanging out for that first win," reliable winger Curtly Jenkinson admitted.

Forwards Joe Lumb and Jon Huggett have the standout players and their team-mates need to match their determination to have any hope of upsetting the Tigers.

Huggett has powered through work in the back-row, while Lumb started at lock before moving back to his regular role as hooker.

Also on Saturday, undefeated Southcity is home to the only other unbeaten outfit in Wagga Kangaroos.

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Meanwhile, Temora hosts Wagga Brothers on Sunday, while Young faces Tumut in what should be a cracking game.

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