The Queensland Reds and Fijiana Drua are ready to throw everything at Saturday's Super W Final understanding what victory will do for their respective clubs.
For the Reds, it will be their fifth attempt to hoist the Super W title after losing four straight Finals to the NSW Waratahs.
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In the inaugural Final in 2018, they sent the game to extra time before a penalty to Wallaroos legend Ash Hewson in the 92nd minute sealed an emotional 16-13 win.
Ivania Wong is the lone player left from that squad in the Reds side whilst Siteri Rasolea will line up for the Drua.
After their disappointing 36-0 defeat in last year's semi-finals, captain Shannon Parry believes they have the necessary experience to rise to the occasion.
“I think the biggest thing for us this year has been our athletic performance and the development that has been happening in the off-season,” Parry said.
“That’s a real testament to our staff and their ability to entrust belief in the squad and make us work hard under pressure.
“I think we were really lucky to have the experience last year for a number of the younger girls in the knockout semi-final. It’s a simple task of individuals going out and doing their job.
“You can overcomplicate the game of Rugby but at the end of the day, it’s on the same field, it’s 23 v 23, played with the same ball so we just have to keep it simple and really nullify their strengths and us playing our roles."
As for the Drua, they have become a beacon for change and growth within Women's Rugby in Fiji.
Captain Bitila Tawake is at the forefront of this as one of the few remaining members from last year's triumphs.
She believes becoming the first expansion side to win back-to-back titles in Super W will only further the development and recognition.
“It would be huge, especially for women’s Rugby back at home," Tawake said.
“Usually they say women don’t belong on the Rugby field so I think this is one of the ways we can prove women can do what men can do on the field.
“It’s pretty special if we can get back-to-back titles.”
The Reds come into the contest with bragging rights after a 45-22 win a fortnight ago in Brisbane.
It came off the back of a five-minute, three-try blitz by Simon Craig's side, with both captains reflecting on what needs to change if they wish to be hoisting the trophy after 80 minutes.
“We can definitely take a little bit of confidence out of (the win) but in saying that, it’s a Grand Final so anything that’s happened before doesn’t really matter,” Parry said.
“For us, it’s a totally new game and for us, another opportunity to challenge ourselves against last year’s champions.”
“It’s around our defence and retaining the ball along with working on our discipline for the full 80 minutes,” Tawake reflected for the Drua.
“We want to play our type of Rugby tomorrow so I think the girls need to put it together if we want to get the job done.”
