HOPES of survival for Southampton are running low as just three games remain in London Four South-West and they make the tricky journey to KCS Old Boys without their skipper Marcus Coffin.

Coffin is the only change to that defeated by Alton in the Hampshire Gales Bowl last weekend, so Martin Davis returns at hooker.

They know that it is getting more unlikely they will save themselves but they will give it everything they have got before throwing in the towel.

It is all over for Romsey, who tackle second-placed Old Reigatian to the Sports Centre but Petersfield must defeat fellow strugglers Old Emanuel on two counts - to keep the Surrey side off their tails while also hunting down Old Amplefordians in sixth.

Tottonians could do county rivals Alton a slight favour if they can continue London Irish Amateur's poor run of form while keeping their eye on their desired third-place finish.

The mid-Hampshire side trail the Premiership amateurs by two points but need to turn over inform Old Wimbledonians if they are to stand any hope.

And Winchester can remain on course for their own third place target by halting Weybridge Vandals' outstanding run, that has lifted them clear of the relegation zone and into mid-table.