They sit just below us in the league and will obviously have every intention of trying
to leapfrog us in todays encounter. Like ourselves, they have a far better home
record than away and can also point to a few strange and unexpected results
throughout this campaign.

So, I predict a close encounter and let's do all that we can to help it go our way.

The absence of the increasingly influential Ben Gilchrist sees Kyle Lemon slide along
into the centre position opening the door at #10 for the return of Lloyd Davies.

The lively Fadz comes in to the loose head prop position and young Taite Williams,
who I think it's fair to say found the transition to senior rugby at this level challenging
at the start of the season, has now earned his stripes and is working hard to make
the #7 shirt his own.

Immediately after the game today, pitchside, in front of the clubhouse, there will be a
number of presentations to players who have made historic landmark 1st XV league
appearances for Hertford.

We will be giving out awards to current players who have historically achieved either
50, 100 or 150 caps.

So, if you are watching today please don't disappear or rush straight to the bar on
the final whistle and support the lads as the club marks these achievements.

See you there, mine’s a Guinness