STILL smarting from a close loss to Trangie last time out the Rhinos now face their opponents from the 2014 grand final, undefeated Yeoval, this Saturday at Apex Oval in the match of the season so far.
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The day is for two-year-old Max McIntyre who, after a bout of bacterial meningitis is now totally blind, suffers from brain damage and has very limited movement.
As he gets older he will need more specialised equipment and the Rhinos decided to support his development and try to help with his quality of life.
Yellow is the colour of the day and the special jerseys will be auctioned at the Westside Hotel after the main game.
Think of Max, think yellow and support the Rhinos this Saturday.
Max's parents, Amy and Rob will be at the game if anyone wants to just say hello or offer additional assistance.
In what promises to be a stellar day of rugby the 2014 premiers, Rhino Sheilas, kick off against the other three teams in the Central West women's competition in a round robin gala day commencing at 12.30pm.
This will be followed by a game full of anticipation and excitement when Dubbo Joeys run on against the Rhino Calves in an exciting under-7 fixture.
Both sides possess sparkling pace and gritty defence and, whatever the score might be at the end, no-one counts, so it will be a draw and both sides will share equally in the honours, such is the nature of this competition.
The Rhinos are delighted with the start of their junior program, small as it might be at the moment, and we are already planning for the future.
Then at 3.15pm the grand final replay gets under way.
Competition leaders Yeoval will be a difficult proposition.
Faced with a raft of injuries, and lacking variation in the lineouts, Rhinos could be doing a fair amount of chasing against a team which prides itself on set piece plays.
Newest recruit Mason Manu slots into the left flank of the scrum and will add much-needed grunt in the loose.
Josh O'Dea returns to half back and Scotsman Chris Hobson plays his first game in weeks from the fly half position.
Vili Cagibula also returns to the club in his favourite wing spot.
Coach Darren Taylor is finding it difficult to settle on a squad and has been forced to play a number out of position.
Hobson, built like a stunted prop, will welcome the service provided by O'Dea and will give Kade Goodwin every chance to show his running magic.
After the game everyone at the game (or in Dubbo for that matter), is welcome at the Westside Hotel for an evening of entertainment and auction of the unique jerseys which will feature the badges of both Yeoval and Rhinos.
Gates open at noon and admission is free, but a gold coin donation will be appreciated.