Unbeaten H&B in shield action

Jimmy Nicholls is back in the front row after suffering concussion and John Fairey is set to start as H&B look to extend their unbeaten start to the season.

Assistant coach Rob Hamilton said: "It will be a difficult game and in the past we have not done too well against them because it is quite a long trip to make. But if we continue the form we have shown this season, I don't see any problems against them."

H&B remain second in Sussex Division One after being held to an 8-8 draw at home to leaders Uckfield. A Paul Sandeman penalty and Andy Hitch try put H&B 8-0 up at half time before the visitors hit back to earn a share of the spoils.