Southern Districts have roared back into Shute Shield finals contention with a comprehensive 43-18 thrashing of high-flying Eastwood on Saturday.
Souths produced their best performance of the season to down the second-placed Woodies by 25 points and climb to within three points of fifth-placed Northern Suburbs.
The Rebels’ forwards laid the platform for the six-try romp with Jamie Verran, Apolosi Latunipulu, Dewet Roos, Alex Gibbon, Luke Smart and returning Waratahs star Jed Holloway all crossing.
There was some sadness though for Souths, with captain Paul Asquith playing his last game for the season having signed a two-year professional deal with Welsh club Scarlets.
The Rebels could climb into the top five this weekend when they travel to Merrylands RSL Rugby Park to take on struggling Parramatta with Norths to face a tricky test against Sydney University.
Souths remain top of the table in second grade after their hard-fought 24-all draw with Eastwood.
