Match Preview

The Met make five changes for the trip to Effingham & Leatherhead. The front row sees a return for Chris Padman and former outside half Gavin Bolton, with Dave Mills completing the revamp at tight head. Ed Gardning returns in the second row which enables Jack Doswell to have another run at No6. Freddie Dalley gets a start on the wing in place of the injured Rory Paynin an otherwise unchanged back division. Alex Howden and Ahmed Mohammed join Richard Borries on the bench. The Met will be seeking a big return from this fixture to maintain their title challenge.

Elsewhere, the top two, Old Georgians and Bec Old Boys, clash in Weybridge so anything other than defeat should see the Met in 2nd place by 4pm on Saturday. In October, OGs took the honours, 10-21. A low scoring draw in Addlestone might be ideal!