LAST season CSU enjoyed the attacking spark that Meaghan Kempson provided in the Ferguson Cup, but come this Saturday the students would love nothing more than to see her have a quiet game.
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It's because Kempson now steers the Forbes side which CSU is hoping to better in the final round of the regular season.
Kempson's play making skills at scrumhalf have been a major asset for Forbes, a side which looks set to qualify for the finals in sixth spot.
Her combination with fullback Lillyann Mason-Spice has led to plenty of Platypi points and it is why CSU coach Dom Huggett sees her a huge threat.
"She used to play for us last year, I'm a bit worried about her because she's the type of player, her mindset with competitive sport is on another level," he said.
"Her being up against us, I know she'll be out there putting her best foot forward against us that's for sure."
That sort of competitive mindset is what Huggett hopes to see from his own players this Saturday following a disappointing 61-12 loss to Narromine in the penultimate round.
Though a win on the road over the Platypi won't be good enough to elevate CSU into the top four and give them the second chance in finals that comes with it, Huggett sees the match as a chance to prove a point.
He wants his side to prove they are still real premiership threats.
"I think at the moment we will probably finish fifth and by the looks of it will probably be versing Mudgee and we have a good record against them. But we just need a bit of motivation, a bit of drive I feel," he said.
"It think we've had it pretty easy in some senses this season and we haven't really stepped up to the challenge yet.
"By the looks of the ladder I don't think it will make a difference if we win or lose, Temora have got the bye so they get a bonus point for that, so think it would be the perfect time to just really give it a good crack.
"I feel like we need this challenge, we'll see how we go, but hopefully we can fix up a few things and also we need to work on our mental game, being switched on, we need to get hungry."
Huggett plans to rest skipper Rachel Brown for the match to help her recover from a shoulder injury, while he will take the same approach with Laura Belfanti after she picked up an ankle complaint last week.
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Without that pair he knows beating the Platypi will be tough, but the coach still has the confidence his players can get the job done.
"I've heard a few things about Forbes and from what I can tell, they are a quality side who have a lot of pace," he said.
"It will be a good test, they are a good side. But I think we can sort things out and get things all finalised."
Meanwhile Bathurst Bulldogs will head to Cowra on Saturday for their final match of the regular season.
The defending premiers are set to finish in the top three but after sitting last Saturday out with the bye, will be keen for a solid hit out heading into the finals series.
