ROSSENDALE will be ready for the ‘biggest game in the club’s history’ despite limping in to the play-offs.

Experienced forwards coach, Tim Fourie, says his side will be up for it when they travel to take on Dudley Kingswinford for the winner-takes-all showdown for a place in National League Two North.

Dale have been largely dominate in National League Three North this season but suffered the jitters when the needed them least – losing at home to Beverley last week and securing a late 15-14 win at Waterloo on Saturday which secured runners-up spot.

As it was, Chester, the only other side who could have nicked second place, lost at home to champions Darlington and Dale finished seven points clear.

But Fourie (right), who has played at a higher level with Leeds and Sedgley Park, says his side will rediscover the form that has seem them record the best season to date.

“We had more unforced errors at Waterloo than we have had for a very long time and following the defeat to Beverley, it was not the best way to end the season,” said the big South African. “But we have had a chat with the boys and they are going to be more than ready for it.

“This is definitely the biggest game in the club’s history and a chance to put Rossendale on the map.”

While Dale lost six and drew one of their 26 games, Dudley lost just four times as the finished in second place in National League Three North behind Neil Back’s all-conquering Rugby Lions.

But Fourie, who has lived in the Rossendale Valley since 2000, says it is very difficult to predict what they will be up against.

“We have had a few reports and spoken to a few people but apart from that, it is difficult to know how good they are.

“I know they pushed the Lions close recently and they are a very good team.

“But this is a one-off and we will be ready for it.”

Dale had a late try from Wynand van Zyl to thank for securing the win as they battled back from 14-7 down.

Paddy Pole also scored a try while Steve Nutt kicked a conversion and a penalty.

Dale will be boosted by the return of openside flanker Sam Greenwood who missed the Waterloo trip with a dead leg while Ian Marshall is likely to come in to strengthen the front row.

Fourie added: “I have only been at the club for three years but have lived in the area for a long time. It is in my blood now and we have a great chance to show just how far we have come.”