Everything is still to play for at both ends of the table - but nobody will be more desperate for two points than Durham City [Hollow Drift 2.15 kick off].

Our hosts could have done themselves a power of good if they'd maintained their first half display last week and seen off Rovers.

Instead, it was the Frairageman who came away with two points, while Horden were digging deep and coming away with an excellent two points at an undisciplined Driffield.

There is no doubt that West have played a major part in the excitement at the bottom of the table. Failing to capitalise on second half territory at Horden, and having no answer to Rovers's Power play [sic] at the Friarage, gave new hope to both our neighbours. City will be hoping for similar largesse.

Both Stubbs and Burgon are away watching England in Dublin, so John Stabler has the rudder to himself. He picks a side which sees the return of Jonny Boatman, our most influential player this season, and Aaron Myers. Henry Tones steps down to the bench after a lively display last week on his slightly premature return from long term injury.

Carl Miller also did very well in the back row last week but moves up to the second row with young Tom Dixon also away in Ireland.

The other changes is in the backs where Neil Howe is unavilable so Paul Moss comes in at inside centre. Mikey Young was a doubt, because of Falcons commitments, but has been given the go-ahead to play.

Hollow Drift will be heavy and it promises to be a hard fought encounter. It will also possibly be unique in that West hope Rovers win and Rovers hope West win!

West Hare, Painter, Edwards, Moss, Todd, Tighe [capt], Young, Carr, A Dixon, Robinson, Rudd, C Miller, D Boatman, Myers, J Boatman.

Norris, Tones, C Cheslin