In Episode 3, a changing room reminder about team values and expectations encourages the squad to train with consistency but mistakes start to creep in. The New Plymouth team arrive and are immediately welcomed to the school by their billets. While the players rest, the coaching staff from both schools gather socially to share dinner. The big day dawns dry and sunny, and as a result running rugby is on the menu for both teams. But the home side find their momentum early and a dominant performance puts them ahead. But will the visitors fire back in the second half?