FORTRESS Down Grange will once again bid to repel an invasion.
Nearest rivals, Camberley, travel to Basingstoke, seeking to rupture the unbeaten division three south start 'Stoke have made on their home turf.
In their first match at the Grange this season, two weeks ago, 'Stoke came from behind to obliterate visiting Cornish outfit Redruth 50-15 - and player-coach Ian Calder sees no reason why they cannot do the same to Camberley tomorrow.
Confidence is high in the camp after their display against Redruth and, following a free weekend, the first 15 are itching to build upon the previous result they deservedly earned by running in six second half tries.
Calder said: "There is a bit of history between the sides, although not so much in recent times, and I know both clubs are looking forward to the match and renewing that rivalry."
Alterations have been enforced on the FX-backed side because of injuries and unavailability, but that is not the same problem it once was for 'Stoke with Phil Della-Savina (ankle), Gareth Jones (hamstring) out, Robbie Holmes on holiday and Tom Dean missing through work commitments.
"I was discussing this with Richie Baker and we both said we now have cover and ready-made replacements when someone is unavailable," said Calder.
"Players like Dave Lambert have performed so well when they came in it makes it impossible to leave them out."
Calder is also encouraged by the Lotto cash award made by the Awards For All organisation of £3,800 to the new youth academy.
Returning to tomorrow afternoon's 3pm match against Camberley, Calder said: "We hope we have a good crowd to cheer us on. It's going to be a tough match but the guys are confident of getting the two points."
'Stoke: Chris Norton, Fraser Jones, Jason Rees, Neal Taylor, Dave Lambert, Ian Calder, Yan Cullum, Selwyn St Bernard, Richard Baker, Kelvin Chapman, Nigel Hooker, Steve Drawbridge, Steve Buttle, Matt Evans, Steve Collins (right). Subs: Ritchie McKinnie, Andy Wilson, Marcus Reeve, Rafer Joseph.
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