The Regional 2 North fixture represents the start of the second half of the season (notwithstanding the postponed game against Cockermouth, which will now be on January 20th) and it's an important one for both clubs.

Upper Eden currently occupy the second relegation place and are just three points behind West. There will still be 55 points to play for after this game but it's still a ten pointer.

West also have a bit of revenge in mind after suffering a big defeat at a very hot Pennine Park back in September. The 45-10 scoreline still represents the biggest losing margin of the season, so far.  Both sides were finding their feet after being promoted and it was very even game until hour mark when Upper Eden cut loose - scoring four tries in the  closing stages.

That game saw Matty Baggs' first start at scrum half. He acquitted himself very well and is back in the side this week with skipper Ryan Painter at fly-half. Roo would have been there last week as well if the Cockermouth game had been on.

Otherwise it's familiar looking West squad with Chris Atkins at No 8 and Jake Linighan back at lock. Jay Corbett will be looking to make his usual impact from the bench where Louis Adamson provides front row cover.

The Stags host Upper Eden Boars (England's last boar was reputedly despatched on the fells overlooking Pennine Park) in a CaNDY league game.

Will Hilditch is back from his exotic travels and will get the chance to get the jet lag out of his legs as he partners skipper Martin Todd in the centre.