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National Two
Esher v Harrogate
This is a huge game for both sides as 12th placed Harrogate go to 11th placed Esher looking to build on a good performance at second placed Newbury last week.
Esher were beaten last weekend at Moseley after back to back wins but did pick up a bonus point for scoring four tries. At home they have a 50/50 record this season with five wins in 10 matches.
Harrogate slipped to a second successive defeat last week which followed on from back to back wins. They have a poor record away from home with just two wins in nine matches.
When these two met at Claro Road earlier in the season Harrogate were 35-25 winners.
Prediction: Esher to win by eight points
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Launceston v Bracknell
Sixth placed Launceston are at home to 9th placed Bracknell with both sides looking to return to winning ways.
With just two wins in their last six matches Launceston are down in 13th place in the Form Guide. They do not have the best of home record in the league this season at Polson Bridge having already lost four times at home.
Bracknell were beaten at home last weekend late on by Nuneaton which ended a four match winning run. On the road this season they have managed just two wins and a draw in their ten away fixtures to date.
Launceston beat Bracknell 33-26 when they met earlier in the season.
Prediction: Launceston to get back to winning ways with six point win.
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Manchester v Doncaster
Leaders Doncaster travel to fifth Manchester after an impressive win last weekend at home to Launceston.
Manchester were losers away last weekend at Waterloo and have now managed just one win in their last five matches.
At home this season Manchester have an impressive record with seven wins from their nine matches.
Doncaster top the Form Guide with six wins out of six as they look to improve their impressive away record which has seen them beaten just the once all season in 10 road trips.
When these two sides met earlier in the season it was a close run affair with Doncaster coming through 22-17.
Prediction: Away win by seven points.
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Nuneaton v Wharfedale
Bottom of the table Nuneaton entertain Wharfedale at Liberty Way knowing a win could get them right on the heels of the sides immediately above them in the table.
Nuneaton are up in sixth place in the Form Guide after ending a two match losing run last week with a last minute win at Bracknell.
At home this season the Nuns have the worst record in the division picking up just 14 points at Liberty Way from nine matches after two wins and two draws.
Wharfedale have managed just two wins in their last four matches and were beaten at home last weekend by Stourbridge. On the road this season they have an average record with four wins from nine matches.
Wharfedale thrashed Nuneaton when the side met earlier in the season 54-5.
Prediction: Home win by five points.
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Rosslyn Park v Moseley
A must win game for Park as they entertain Moseley looking for a win which could move them up a place or two in the table.
Park are bottom of the Form Guide with no wins in their last six matches which has seen them slip down the table to second bottom.
At home they have picked up three wins in 10 matches.
Moseley were winners last weekend at home to Esher as they made it nine out of ten at home but away from home they have managed just four wins in nine road trips.
When these two sides met earlier in the season it was a very one sided match with Moseley running out 40-0 winners.
Prediction: Park to win by three points.
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Stourbridge v Blackheath
Seventh placed Stourbridge entertain 10th placed Blackheath looking to build on their away win last week.
After a three match losing run Stourbridge returned to winning ways with an excellent away success at Wharfedale, their sixth away win of the season. At home this season they have a poor record with just three wins in nine matches.
Blackheath returned to winning ways last week with a home success over Rosslyn Park as they ended a three match losing run.
Away from home this season they have a poor record with just two wins in nine matches.
Earlier in the season Stourbridge were 20-16 winners at the Rectory Fields.
Prediction: Stourbridge to win by eight points.
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Waterloo v Newbury
Interesting match at Blundellsands with fourth placed Waterloo take on second placed Newbury looking to extend their recent good form.
Waterloo are second in the Form Guide with five wins in their last six matches which has helped them climb up to fourth place in the league.
At home this season they have picked up five wins and a draw in nine matches.
Newbury have won their last five matches and have opened up a six point gap on third placed Moseley. On the road this season, Newbury have picked up six wins form nine fixtures, the fourth best record in the division.
When these two sides met earlier in the season it was Newbury who came out on top winning 34-21.
Prediction: Tough game to call but go home win four points.
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