NSW Premier League side Rockdale City Suns will face a stern test when they tackle A-League outfit Sydney FC on the 30th of March at Ilinden Sports Centre with kick-off set for 7.30pm.

The Suns coached by Lee Sterrey will be out in full force as Rockdale commence their 2011 NSW Premier League season in late March.

For Sydney it’s a chance to continue it’s preparations for the Asian Champions League with their next AFC match at the Sydney Football Stadium on Wednesday 6 April against Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua (8pm kick-off).

Tickets for the friendly against Rockdale can be purchased at the gate with Adults $10, Concession $5 and Children under 16 years free.

“It is important we have a match before our game against Shanghai. We have had many intense training sessions including playing games between ourselves but the game against Rockdale will give us a good hit out,” Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka said.

“We have pretty much a full squad available so we can give everyone some time. That is an option but I expect I will play my full strength team for much of the game so we are ready for the Champions League game.”