PIRATES will be looking to secure a place inside the top four with a win over the Scone Brumbies on Saturday.
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Playing host to the Brumbies at Ken Chillingworth Oval, the Pirates currently sit fourth on the Central North ladder, three points behind the Narrabri Blue Boars.
Last time the two sides met, Pirates scored a 49-24 win over the Brumbies, helping them to turnaround an early-season form slump.
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A win could see Pirates move a step closer to third position and with Walcha and Moree also set to do battle, a win could see Pirates move closer to the top two.
Pirates are expected to make at least one change to last week's lineup, with Hayden Griffiths set to take the number three from Koen Reiri.
Andrew Mepham and Wesley Rooney will also come into the side, with Simon Trappel and Toby Maslen out of the side.
After a bye next weekend, Pirates will be looking to make it two from two this season against the Blue Boars at Dangar Park.