'Healthy rivalry': Emus and Lions under 13 clash for spot in grand final

By Matt Findlay
Updated August 28 2015 - 7:37am, first published 4:30am
Traditional rivals Orange City and Orange Emus will square off in Saturday’s under 13s preliminary final and the boys can’t wait. Rubbing shoulders before the big game are  (back) Will Ryan, Oscar Ward, Jack Nunn, Mitch Weekes, Leo Ferguson, Jake Ritchie, Eden Hoy, (front) Benji Maloney, Harry West, Jack Taylor and Jack Tracey. Photo: MATT FINDLAY 0826mfjnrderby
Traditional rivals Orange City and Orange Emus will square off in Saturday’s under 13s preliminary final and the boys can’t wait. Rubbing shoulders before the big game are (back) Will Ryan, Oscar Ward, Jack Nunn, Mitch Weekes, Leo Ferguson, Jake Ritchie, Eden Hoy, (front) Benji Maloney, Harry West, Jack Taylor and Jack Tracey. Photo: MATT FINDLAY 0826mfjnrderby

DON’T be fooled by their friendly demeanour, and friendships off the field, Orange City and Orange Emus’ under 13 sides have shown this year the cross-town rivalry is just as fierce in junior rugby as it in the senior grades.

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