A long overdue visit to one of the most picturesque grounds in the competition – North Sydney Oval, saw Northern Suburbs with the tough task of knocking over high-flying Randwick.

We’re just over halfway through this years Shute Shield competition, and it’s a time for many of the coaches to take stock, analyse, deconstruct, and plan for the remaining games that will ultimately define their season.

They’re two of the most talked about names in Australian rugby right now, but currently find themselves at different heights on the ladder to success in professional sport.