Check out our weekly previews and predictions ahead of this weekends games.
Blackheath v Launceston
A real top of the table clash at the Rectory Field as leaders Blackheath entertain second placed Launceston with both sides locked on 24 points but Blackheath having a superior points difference although Launceston do have a game in hand.
At home this season Blackheath have suffered just one defeat in eight with Barking winning there early in the season.
Launceston on the road have won six out of seven with the only defeat coming at Barking.
When the sides met at Polson Bridge earlier in the season it was Blackheath who came away with the victory 25-18.
Simon Porter seems to have made a big difference for Launceston since he arrived from New Zealand and can score tries as well as taking on the kicking duties. Blackheath have the boot of Derek Coates on their side, he recently became the first player this season to pass the 200 point mark in league rugby and Launceston will have to make sure they keep their discipline.
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Prediction: Away win less than seven in a match that could go either way.
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Haywards Heath v Basingstoke
Important match for both sides this match as 11th placed Haywards Heath play hosts to bottom of the table Basingstoke.
With home advantage Haywards Heath will fancy their chances of improving their recent run of one win in four. At home this season they have picked up three wins from eight matches whilst Basingstoke have a dreadful away record losing all eight matches.
When the sides met earlier in the season when Haywards Heath were emphatic 42-7 winners.
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Prediction: Home win by 12 points.
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North Walsham v Westcombe Park
Third placed North Walsham play host to 8th placed Westcombe Park at Scottow.
At home North Walsham have an excellent record this season with seven wins from eight matches with only Launceston leaving with the points.
Away from home Westcombe Park have picked up just two wins in seven matches, the wins were against Basingstoke and Old Colfeians and they picked up a draw at Dings Crusaders.
North Walsham are looking to do the double having won 28-16 earlier in the season at Goddington Dene.
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Prediction: Home win by 14 points.
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Old Colfeians v Barking
Old Colfeians are going for back to back wins for the first time this season after a superb win against Tabard last week at Horn Park. They have won three matches at home from seven matches but are meeting a Barking side that have won just twice in the last six matches.
Barking have won four out of seven on the road and already had an excellent away win at Blackheath. They will see this as the perfect opportunity to get their season back on track before it is too late to challenge for a top two spot.
When the sides met at Gorsebrook earlier in the season Barking were convincing 41-11 winners.
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Prediction: Away win 10 points despite Old Colfeians win against Tabard last week.
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Old Patesians v Redruth
Old Patesians are right near the top of the Form Guide with five wins in their last six matches as they continue to climb the league table and are now up to ninth place in the league table.
At home they have managed just two wins from eight matches with their away form much better with four wins from seven matches.
Redruth are sat half way in the Form Guide with three wins and three defeats in their last six matches. Their form has all been at home where they have seven wins from eight matches whilst away from home they have managed just one win in seven matches, a 53-20 victory over Southend.
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Prediction: Interesting match to call this one but will go home win less than 10 points.
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Tabard v Southend
6th placed Tabard entertain 10th placed Southend as they look to put last weeks loss at Old Colfeians behind them and get back to the form which saw them win four out of five before last weekend.
At home this season Tabard have a good record with five wins from seven matches and only Dings Crusaders and North Walsham.
Southend on the road this season have picked up three wins in eight road trips at Haywards Heath, and the two Old Boys sides, Colfeians and Patesians.
When the sides met earlier in the season at Southend it was Tabard who took the points with a 28-17 win.
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Prediction: Home win as both sides look to return to winning ways.
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Weston v Dings Crusaders
Form side Weston will be hot favourites to beat Dings at the Recreation Ground and maintain the form which has taken them up to fifth place in National Three South. At home this season Weston have won five out of seven games with Launceston and Old Patesians leaving with the points.
Dings are now second bottom of the table and are five points away from safety at this stage of the season. Dings have managed just one win on the road this season but it was at Tabard.
When the sides met at Dings earlier in the season when Dings ran out 26-8 winners
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Prediction: Home success by 14 points.
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