One look at the opposing number nine’s for tomorrow’s Intrust Super Shute Shield grand final, tells you not to look away anytime they are within sight of the line. Two of the most potent halfbacks in the game, Jake Gordon and Josh Holmes both have the pace, vision and finishing prowess to strike from anywhere, but in particular off the back of a scrum. Behind the Ruck caught up with them both to gauge their views on the battle ahead.

Sydney University 3rd Grade head coach James ‘Cato’ Caterson takes us through his starting XV for Saturday’s JR Henderson Shield grand final showdown against Gordon…

Gordon’s 3rd grade head coach Tony Dempsey takes us through his starting XV for Saturday’s JR Henderson Shield grand final showdown against Sydney University…

Sydney University 4th Grade assistant coach James ‘Cato’ Caterson, takes us through his 24 man squad for Saturday’s JR Henderson Cup grand final showdown against Eastwood…

Expert analysis on the title decider from Darren Coleman. Having guided the NSW Country Eagles to an NRC grand final in 2015, Coleman led Warringah to back-to-back Intrust Super Shute Shield grand finals, and lifted the Premiership in 2017. He is currently overseeing an incredible revival at Gordon, who have risen from 9th to 2nd on the Club Championship ladder since his arrival.

Eastwood’s 4th Grade head coach Chris ‘Bus’ Hala, takes us through his 26 man squad for Saturday’s JR Henderson Cup grand final showdown against Sydney University…

Post-match reaction from both camps with Robert Taylor, Brian Melrose, and Guy Porter.