A FINALS atmosphere means both teams will be back to square one when Keas and Cloncurry kick off the first game of the Mount Isa Irish Club Rugby Union finals at Rugby Park on Saturday.
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Cloncurry coach Mick Phillips said while the 18-7 victory over Warrigals last weekend was important, it didn't mean anything now the semi finals were here.
"Finals are a different ball game," he said.
"It's back to square one."
Phillips and breakaway Cam Moore are out for the game, and Cloncurry will expect Allister Costello and Liam Giudes to lead the way along with captain Angus Chrisp.
Coach Phillips named Keas fullback Eli Sweeney as a player the Cloncurry needs to contain.
In in disappointing run into the finals, Sweeney has consistently been Keas shining light.
Keas will go into the game in a state of disarray with an uncertain lineup, according to captain Nick Ngatai.
"We aren't sure who will actually turn up yet," he said.
"It's been disappointing; some players aren't available due to work commitments, but others have just lost interest."
Last week's 58-point mauling at the hands of Euros isn't an ideal lead into a semi final for Keas, but Ngatai said they were trying to remain positive.
"We're going to give it a good shot," he said.
Cloncurry's Hamish Chrisp is the player Keas are targeting, and Ngatai said controlling him will be a big factor in determining who wins the game.
"Chrisp is one of the best players in the competition," he said.
"He is a very good open side player and we need to remain aware of him at all times."
The winner of this match will battle the loser of the Euros v Warrigals game next weekend for the second spot in the grand final.
n Keas and Cloncurry will go head-to-head at 6pm.