Thurrock will fancy their chances of home victory tomorrow when they host Woodford in London 2N.

Victory will strengthen Tim Hughes' side's position in fourth place and they could even move up to third if Ealing slip up against the Bank of England side who made Thurrock work hard for a 27-25 win last weekend.

Basildon have a big London 4NE clash with fourth-placed Colchester at Gardiners Lane tomorrow, when they'll be hoping to get back on the winning trail after slipping down to third spot.

In the same section, Rochford Hundred are favourites to beat a Beccles side who have mustered only three league wins this term.

In the Essex League, Westcliff in second take on an Upper Clapton side just a place behind them in the top flight standing, while Billericay host high-flying Upminster, lowly Canvey tackle top dogs Wanstead and Stanford are at Maldon.

Rayleigh Wyverns, meanwhile, can leapfrog Loughton in seventh with a home win over them tomorrow.

Published Friday January 30, 2004

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