Clive player-coach Te Maari MacGregor had every right to predict a third consecutive title from her troops next year after Saturday's Hawke's Bay women's championship rugby final.
The riversiders, who were unbeaten in 15s all season, defeated Taradale Rugby and Sports 48-28 to claim a second consecutive title on home turf at Farndon Park.
"Everyone will be back next year so there's no reason why we can't go for a three-peat. I don't think there are any pregnancies planned," MacGregor quipped.
Only a brave pundit would bet against Clive completing a three-peat next year. They've got the ammunition to do it and their history in the Hawke's Bay competition speaks for itself.
Clive have won the title 17 times since 1992 and completed two three-peats during this period. Their last one was completed in 2010 and this was the end of six consecutive titles.