Rondebosch captain - Rob Waddilove

It speaks volumes of this Classic Clash when the Rondebosch captain, Robbie Waddilove, talks of his career highlight being a victory over Bishops on their own home-field.

Waddilove is your classic flank forward who prides himself on his work rate as well as his leadership. For him it is about leading from the front.

"I try to lead from the front and I trust my players to do the same," he said ahead of the Classic Clash.

"I always try to get through as much work as possible so that at the end of the match, win or lose, I know I couldn't have done more."

Just like their rivals Bishops, Rondebosch have has a slow start to their season but are starting to gain some momentum.

"We had a rocky start but recently we ran both Paul Roos and Paarl Boishaai close and we are starting to gain some momentum," he added.

Like a lot of rugby teams in Super Rugby, Rondebosch have had to deal with a couple injuries, but unlike a lot of Super Rugby coaches Waddilove is not making excuses!

"It's an even mix of Matrics and Grade 11s," the captain remarked.

"A couple of key players were ruled out early on in the season, but all teams have to deal with injuries and we are not making any excuses."

The enigma that is the Bishops running game has spread across the suburb and Waddilove is aware, as well as prepared, for it.

"Bishops always likes to run with the ball from everywhere, but they have a heavy pack of forwards this year.

"They might vary their play this year," he concluded.