Havant have their biggest test of the National League Division 3 South season so far when they host promotion-rivals North Walsham, a side they have never beaten in four attempts previously.
Walsham, a place below Havant in fifth but with a game in hand, knocked National 2 side Kendal out of the Powergen Cup just six days ago so they can not be underestimated one iota and both chairman of rugby Adam King and coach Dave Cook certainly are not.
Once again, Havant are forced into a couple of changes. Matt Kell is suspended after collecting two yellow cards against Barking a fortnight ago, so Andy Short is given a chance to re-establish himself in the back row while Graham Butterworth is given a place on the bench for the first time.
King hopes a large home crowd will get behind them to give the Norfolk side an uncomfortable afternoon.
"We will certainly have to step up another level but the spirit in the camp is excellent and if everyone plays to their optimum level, we will be extremely competitive," he said.
As a sideline to the game, utility back Dave Jones, back in his favoured position of scrum-half, makes his 167th league appearance for the club, equalling the previous record held by Havant legend Will Knight.
l Yann Callum is given a call up for Basingstoke's home match with rock-bottom Camberley in National League 3 South, which you could describe as a local derby with just two M3 junctions between the pair.
Four points also separate the two and a home win is essential to move Ian Calder's side away from the wrong end of the table.
Callum is recalled for the unavailable Tom Dean, while Fraser Jones and Jason Rees come back for the holidaying Robbie Holmes and injured Gareth Jones.
"I would like to hope that we could record a win at home against a side who are not as bad as their record suggests. This is a local derby for us and both clubs have some history, so there is a bit extra to consider," said Calder.
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