Southern Districts defeated Sydney Uni convincingly 31-10 at Sydney Uni on Saturday.
The Rebels were sharp in attack and outplayed the sixth-placed Sydney Uni at the students’ home ground.
Fullback Paul Asquith crossed for two tries.
The Matt Barr-coached team scored four tries during an impressive performance. Five-eighth Ben Volavola landed three penalty goals and kicked one conversion for a personal total of 11 points.
Volavola is leaving the club to join the Canterbury Crusaders in 2016 in the Super Rugby competition.
Rebels forward Marcus Cabone was strong in attack and defence against uni.
The Rebels, fourth on 51 points, will play fifth-placed Randwick, who are on 48 points, at 3pm, Saturday, July 11, at Forshaw Rugby Park, Sylvania Waters.
Southern Districts coach Matt Barr said it was a good team effort after losing the previous week’s clash at home against Warringah Rats.
The Rebels are hoping to get injured halfback Dewet Roos back from his hamstring injury.
It has sidelined the talented No.9 for the past two weeks.
The Rebels, fourth on 51 points, will play fifth-placed Randwick, who are on 48 points, at 3pm, Saturday, July 11, at Forshaw Rugby Park, Sylvania Waters.
Southern Districts 31 (Paul Asquith 2, Alex Gibbon, Jed Holloway tries; Ben Volavola one goal and three penalty goals) d Sydney University 10 (Bryon Hodge, Greg Jeloudev tries).
