BRIGHOUSE Rangers welcome Victoria Rangers tomorrow in what promises to be a mouth-watering Pennine League Division One encounter at Russell Way.

The Vics, who are still smarting from the painful 29-28 defeat in their corresponding home encounter, know they will have to be at their very best if they are going to gain revenge against a Brighouse outfit that is in top nick.

The Eccleshill-based visitors have concerns regarding the fitness of Luke Harps and Oscar Woodhead but have good news that full back Jordan Walker and top scorer Cameron Foster are back in the ranks after injury.

Coach John Hodgson is also elated with the recent contributions from playmaker Josh Hattle, who has collected the man of the match awards in three of his last four outings.

Brighouse are riding on a crest of a wave at present after a great display in their pre-Christmas trial game against Toronto Wolfpack, which they followed up with an easy success at Crigglestone All Blacks.

They are at full strength, with half-back Jake Hyde and centre Richie McGlade back in the potent three-quarter line. Both sides are locked on eight points in mid-table but Vics have two games in hand.

In Division Two, Clayton will be looking to pile on the points at bottom side West Craven Warriors. The Villagers, who are in fifth spot, have still got promotion ambitions and a hefty tally will boost their chances of catching the leading pack.

Birkenshaw, who have been snatching defeats from the jaws of victory of late, are seeking a rare double at Doncaster Toll Bar.

Birky enjoyed a comfortable 24-12 home win over the Doncaster side, who are one of the top dogs in local summer amateur rugby league, thanks to a lively start that saw second row forward Ben Cousen quickly on the scoresheet.

Division Four table-toppers Queensbury are at home to basement dwellers Wyke A. On paper the game looks an easy ride for the hosts but they will be taking nothing for granted in what is bound to be a hard-fought local derby.

Bury will delay selection in the hope free scoring full back Alix Stephenson has recovered from a back injury, while the black and whites should have an abundance of contenders for a shirt following last week's spirited performance at Siddal.