MANOEUVRES have led to Puckapunyal forfeiting Saturday’s rugby union clash with the Keech Australia-backed Bendigo Fighting Mines.
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Bendigo had home-pitch advantage for the match at Epsom-Huntly Recreation Reserve.
The Miners have achieved a 4-2 record and hold second place on the Victorian Rugby Union country division ladder.
After six rounds, Puckapunyal has a 2-4 record and is seventh on the premiership ladder.
Both clubs won last weekend.
Bendigo capped its first away victory of the season.
The Miners withstood a spirited challenge from Melbourne Chargers to win by 12 points. Best players for Bendigo included Josh Manderson, Ryan Spedding, Ale Liliva and Jesse Tuitupou.
A huge positive for the Bendigo Fighting Miners going into the next round is the return of Phil Keech from an ankle injury.
The Miners are aiming for a third premiership in four seasons in the final year of Alan Wilkinson’s presidency.