BUILDCORP NATIONAL RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 6

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Former All Black Brad Thorn will make his run on debut for Queensland Country this round when the Queenslanders play in the Country derby against the NSW Country Eagles in Toowoomba this Saturday. The Eagles will be looking to maintain their unbeaten run in 2016 with Head Coach Darren Coleman making a sweeping nine changes to the side that defeated Perth last week.

The UC Vikings will be a looking for a crucial victory to maintain their position in the top four, with the men from Perth hot on their heels on the Buildcorp NRC ladder. The Western Sydney Rams travel south of the border to take on the Vikings after a confidence building win last weekend at Concord Oval. Perth Spirit will be looking to build on their strong performances at home when they play Brisbane City and look to leapfrog into the top four.

2016 Buildcorp NRC Standings after Round 5:
NSW Country Eagles 23 points
Sydney Rays 18 points
Melbourne Rising 15 points
UC Vikings 14 points
Perth Spirit 13 points
Western Sydney Rams 7 points
Brisbane City 5 points
Queensland Country 2 points

Round 6 Fixtures:
Match: Queensland Country v NSW Country Eagles
When: 1.00pm, Saturday 1 October
Where: Clive Berghofer Stadium, Toowoomba
Broadcast Information: foxsports.com.au or FOX SPORTS NOW
Match Notes: Queensland Country won’t be lacking experience this weekend in the Country derby with former All Black Brad Thorn making his run on debut for the side. With a top four spot secure, the Eagles have made nine changes for the clash with Wallabies hopeful Kyle Godwin retaining his spot in the centres alongside NSW Waratah David Horwitz.
Queensland Country Media Manager: Brendan Hertel; E brendan.hertel@redsrugby.com.au; M 0411 376 150
NSW Country Eagles Media Manager: Nick Kelland and Henry Fisher; E nick.kelland@hotmail.com

Match: Macquarie University Sydney Rays v UC Vikings
When: Saturday 1 October, 3.00pm
Where: Pittwater Park, Sydney
Broadcast Information: LIVE on FOX SPORTS 502
Match Notes: The Sydney Rays will look to keep the pressure on ladder-leaders Country Eagles when they take on the Vikings. The Vikings are looking to bounce back after a last-up defeat to the Rising and have made a number of changes to the side that lost the Horan-Little Shield last weekend. Ray Dobson, Dan Penca, Jake Rakic and Eli Sinoti have all been named to make their first starts when they play in Sydney.
Sydney Rays Media Manager: Mark Cashman; E cashcow313@gmail.com; M 0416 063 735
UC Vikings Media Manager: Paul Glover; E p.glover@brumbies.com.au; M 0449 252 120

Match: Melbourne Rising v Western Sydney Rams
When: Sunday 2 October, 3.00pm
Where: Harlequin Oval, Melbourne
Broadcast Information: LIVE on FOX SPORTS 502
Match Notes: The Rising stocks has been inflated with the inclusion of Wallabies Toby Smith and Dom Shipperley for their match at home against Western Sydney. A win would all but secure their place in the top three into the Semi Finals, whilst the Rams are on the hunt for their second win of the season.
Melbourne Rising Media Manager: Chris Gottaas; E chris.gottaas@melbournerebels.com.au; M 0422 356 313
Western Sydney Rams Media Manager: Milo Arona; E maherauarona@ramsrugby.com.au; M 0433 667 328

Match: Perth Spirit v McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City
When: Sunday 2 October, 2.00pm AWST
Where: UWA Sports Park, Perth
Broadcast Information: foxsports.com.au or FOX SPORTS NOW
Match Notes: The Spirit will again look to rampaging Wallabies backrower, Ben McCalman who continues to find his form after a shoulder injury with his third week in a row of NRC action for Perth when they take on the defending champions. Brisbane City will need to take maximum points from this match if they are to have any chance of making the top four. Former Australian U20s star, Brad Lacey has moved to the centres in the only change for the side.
Brisbane City Media Manager: Tom Kennedy; E tom.kennedy@redsrugby.com.au; M 0417 702 278
Perth Spirit Media Manager: David Berrie; E David.Berrie@westernforce.com.au; M 0400 809 530