Rugby Focus

Rotherham v Wasps

Millmoor, Saturday, 3pm Tel: 0114 256 5656. Tickets: £10-£16 (concs available)

After the Everest that was taking on Bath at the Rec, the gentle stroll down to the shops that should be taking on Rotherham at Millmoor. Of course, Wasps will be missing such luminaries as newly re-appointed England captain Lawrence Dallaglio and his national team-mates Josh Lewsey and Simon Shaw.
But even taking that into account, second place against so-far-bottom-they'reoutof-sight should not be a problem. Who knows, even the Wasps line-out might work this weekend. Verdict: WASPS DO JOB

Saracens v Northampton

Vicarage Road, Sunday, 1pm

Tel: 01923 475222. Tickets: £11-£22 (concs available)

Saracens are promising to show the England game on a big screen and in the bars, which should at least give their fans something to look forward to (and the chance to see Richard Hill playing for a winning team). They had every opportunity to beat Quins last week and failed to take advantage, so they can't be looking forward to this game much. Verdict: SARACENS SUFFER

NATIONAL LEAGUE ONE

Henley v Coventry

Dry Leas, Saturday, 2.30pm Tel: 01491 574499. Tickets: £10-£13 (£5-£8 concs)

A draw against Wakefield wasn't quite the plan for Henley and gives this game even more importance - Coventry are one place below, second from bottom, and only two points separate the teams. Henley should be suitably grateful for home advantage. Verdict: HENLEY HANG ON

NATIONAL LEAGUE TWO

Esher v Wharfedale

Molesey Road, Saturday, 3pm Tel: 01932 220295. Tickets: £8 (free for u-16s)

Esher have a game in hand over Rosslyn Park, one place above them in the danger zone, but they aren't likely to get a lot of change out of this game. They reckon it's grim up north, but it's no picnic at the southern end of the table, either. Verdict: ESHER STRUGGLE

Harrogate v Bracknell

The County Ground, Saturday, 2.15pm Tel: 01423 566966. Tickets: £7 (free for u-16s)

A true mid-table clash as sixth face seventh, each with 19 points, and there really is very little to separate them - if you ignore Bracknell's hiding by Rosslyn Park, which has helped leave them with a nasty deficit in the points difference column. Verdict: BRACKNELL MISS OUT

Rosslyn Park v Stourbridge

Priory Lane, Saturday, 2.15pm Tel: 020 8876 6044. Tickets: &£8 (£4 concs, £2 u-16s)

Park ground out a vital win at Rugby and will now fancy their chances against Stourbridge, who collapsed against Newbury. The trapdoor is still creaking underneath them, but there is still a chance they'll win a stay of execution. Verdict: PARK WIN AGAIN