Southampton could give their slight survival hopes a huge boost tomorrow - even though this week sees the first of two weeks' break for the London and Hampshire leagues ahead of Easter.

Saints are the exception. They have their travel-delayed London Division Four South-West match against Old Amplefordians to contest from three weeks ago. A win will move them level with Petersfield on points although they would remain below them on points difference.

Amplefordians, the side holding the possibly precious fifth-from-bottom rung, are the one all the lowly teams are chasing.

But they could put themselves out of reach if they record a home victory - and Southampton are not taking the strongest of sides.

They are without skipper Marcus Coffin for the second successive week while Mark Mauger and Kevin Simmons are both missing.

Phil Laycock fills the front row birth while Lee Mauger joins Ian Budd in the second row and Matt Inder starts in the back row. Dave Griffiths switches to the centre and Jason Kehoe gets a game on the wing.

There is no rest for the National League and Havant could once again have a major say in the promotion shake-up when second-placed Redruth travel to Hooks Lane.

Havant, fresh from their outstanding victory at North Walsham last weekend, will be hoping to keep up their own good form but they will have to wait and see who comes out of the physio room fit before they name their starting line-up.

They have a number of injury worries, so will have a roll call before kick-off but director of rugby Adam King was looking forward to claiming another scalp of a promotion chaser.

"We have a key role to play in the promotion shake-up but, more importantly, we are looking at the progression of our own performances as a squad and last week we showed we could live with and defeat one of the top three away from home, which is a massive step forward."

Havant will also be supporting Sutton Scotney's children's hospice Naomi House during their game tomorrow and the players will be visiting the home.

"The club are only too happy to support Naomi House and we are looking forward to providing them with a memorable day. The children will be meeting the players from both sides here at Hooks Lane," continued King.