Thurrock's home game with Ipswich in London Two North highlights the local rugby programme.

Both Rochford, at Brentwood, and Basildon, visiting Romford and Gidea Park, face tricky away games in London Three North-East.

Rochford will be looking to improve on another disappointing performance against Chingford last week, but most visitors find it tough on Brentwood's sloping pitch.

Also, according to Rochford manager Graham Pratt, the hosts will be out to prove that they are a better side than their relatively lowly league position suggests.

In Eastern Counties Three South, Rayleigh entertain Millwall.

Published Friday, January 24, 2003

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