Newcastle Sport
Maitland Blacks admit they’ll need more than fitness to defend premiership
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Maitland goes into round five of Hunter Rugby this weekend unbeaten, and on top of the table – something it credits to a comprehensive pre-season.
But captain Sam Callow knows the side’s fitness will only get it so far… and it’ll have a new focus against Hamilton.
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