Tottonians go into their next London 2 South-West match knowing there are 11 teams gunning for them.

The new leaders were somewhat surprised to take charge of the division when the final whistle blew at Farnham last week.

It wasn’t so much their fifth win on the bounce that shocked them, but news that former leaders London Cornish had been beaten at Warlingham.

Totts’ priority now is to protect their place at the top by notching up their sixth win of the campaign against Old Regiatian at Water Lane.

The form book puts Totts favourites but, as last weekend’s Cornish result shows, nothing can be taken for granted.

Head coach Gavin Williams said: “There’s only one place to go when you are on top and that is down.

“And that is what teams will want to do to us when they play us. But that is fine with us, I would rather have the problem of being on top looking down than having to look up.”

Captain Robbie Searle is out injured so Ben Dolbear steps in at 10 to partner his brother, scrum-half Harry Dolbear.

Bart van Herwijnen returns to the side at full back, as does Alistair Ramus in the second row. Sam Cranton takes over the captaincy.

Hampshire’s other two sides in SW2 come together when Winchester host Portsmouth.

Winch go into the clash full of confidence following two consecutive wins.

However, they realise they were lucky to beat Portsmouth on both occasions last season and expect a full-on battle.

Full back Johnny Morris, who has been excellent this season, misses the game due to work commitments and that could create an opportunity for former colt Alex Tickle who excelled for the seconds a week ago.

Second row Matt Golding was outstanding on his debut against Weybridge and is pushing for a first team start.

Another home win, and a helping hand from elsewhere, could give leaders Eastleigh an even healthier advantage in South-West 3.

Eastleigh face third-placed Old Mid-Whitgiftian at Bishopstoke Road as they look for their sixth win of the season.

If it comes off, they will be keen to find out the result of New Milton’s home clash against Old Tiffinians who start the day in second place.

Eastleigh name the same squad as last week, with captain Paul Fudio still sidelined with a shoulder injury.

He said: “Morale in the side is good and the position we are in we did not expect. With five wins from five we’re trying not to be over confident – we are confident, but not cocky.”