Dave McDonald
Bendigo Fighting Miners are preparing for a round one rematch against Monash Uni this weekend.
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In the team's first game of the season the Miners defeated Monash 22-20, thanks to a last minute try by coach and player Dave McDonald.
Monash will be determined to get one back over the Miners.
The Miners will host Monash on Saturday at 1pm for round six at the Epsom Huntly Recreation Reserve.
Fighting Miners season record
- Round 1: defeated Monash Uni 20-22
- Round 2: defeated by Maroondah 20-32
- Round 3: defeated Ballarat 21-22
- Round 4: defeated by Melton 71-3
- Round 5: defeated by Shepparton 12-60
Rugby Victoria Championship League ladder
- Shepparton 4-1, 21
- Maroondah 3-1, 16
- Ballarat 2-3, 13
- Monash Uni 2-3, 10
- Bendigo 2-3, 8
- Melton 1-3, 1
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