Mounties are the first team to book a place in the 2018 Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership Grand Final, downing minor premiers South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-12 at Leichhardt Oval in the sides' Major Semi Final clash.
Without NSW Women's Origin star Simaima Taufa for much of the second-half, Mounties rallied to defeat the fancied Rabbitohs outfit, winning through to the competition's decider on Friday 10 August.
A late penalty awarded to Mounties saw the side edge two points clear, as halfback Talia Lealaiauloto slotted a gift shot on goal with only seconds to play.
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South Sydney's loss means they will face off with Cabramatta in Week Three of the finals series, as earlier in the afternoon, Cabramatta stunned Cronulla-Caringbah 30-4 to ensure their season progressed.
Leading 12-4 at half-time, Cabramatta ran in 18-unansweed second-half points in a clinical display, set to have the Rabbitohs on notice.
In a game that lacked rhythm, Cronulla Caringbah were their own worst enemy – error-riddled in attack and ill-disciplined in defence, the Sharks were left to rue what might have been come the sound of the final siren.
The South Sydney-Cabramatta preliminary final will be contested at Leichhardt Oval next Saturday (4 August), the match to kick-off at 3.00pm (AEST).
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