It could bear reminding that the last time Border rode up to Rochfort Park, they were humbled 53-7.
Or if you live closer to the South Taranaki boundary, you might point out the turnaround for a tight 2012 Premier final where Ruapehu were pushed to their limit by the underdogs, 16-13.
Richardson points out you might be best to just live in the now of that Border team that finished runnerup on Finals Day, there are no more than 6-8 survivors.
"Player wise, there's a few different guys there.
"We haven't seen or heard a lot of how they're going, other than what's been [reported]."
Those contingencies include Ruapehu fronting with dangerous backs working off a massive forward pack. Cheery thought.
If we turn to the past seven days Ruapehu really stamped their mark on season 2013 when they raided Memorial Park to put third-placed Taihape to the sword, 40-8.
"That probably gave everyone a bit of a fright," said Richardson, given his team needed a late try to pip Taihape on April 27.
"But week in, week out, if you're not on your game, anyone can beat anyone."
If they can turn favour to fortune tomorrow, then Border best send an engraved thank-you to battlers Marton who pushed them deep into the final quarter for a 33-20 win at Waverley.
"We were given a lesson, on things just don't happen unless you work for it," Richardson said.
"They're going to cause some upsets this year."
Both sides will look to their dangermen, who are mirroring their teams by sitting atop the MVP points standings.
Border fullback Fraser Middleton has been in sublime form, while Ruapehu No8 Jason Hughes is a try scoring machine.
In the other games, Marist will be desperate to lift themselves from the bottom of the ladder when they play Marton, while Ratana host a Pirates team that has been living on the razor's edge.
Utiku OB have another tough assignment against Kaierau at the country club, on what will be an emotional day as their club's senior side play for lost team mate Hamish Allan.
