VANCOUVER – A little over two years ago UBC was playing in the middle of the BC Okanagan League. This coming Saturday, UBC will take on last year's Rounsfell Cup finalists Burnaby Lake Rugby Club for a place in the CDI League Cup Final and a shot at winning the Rounsfell Cup and a BC Championship. In the two previous meetings between the sides, the Birds can out on top winning 46-29 in November and 36-8 in January. These were two outstanding results of a season in which UBC has finished top of the CDI standings and the coaches and players know it will be difficult to win a third game against such strong opponents.

In the last month of the season, the Birds performances have lacked consistency and urgency. They will need both on Saturday. Similarly, performances have been hindered due to injuries to key personnel, not an excuse for game results but certainly a factor to be considered when evaluating current form. Burnaby are coming into the game on the back of three wins and a draw, a string of results that saw the club clinch a playoff position on the final day of the season. UBC finished its last four games with a draw, a win and two losses. The injured and unavailable are returning at the right time for the 'Birds.

Kickoff is set for Saturday, April 25 at 2:45 p.m. at Thunderbird Stadium.