In National Conference Division One, West Bowling have a tough battle on their hands when leaders Saddleworth come to town.

Bowling desperately need to close the gap on their nearest rivals to have any chance of avoiding the drop.

The home side will be refreshed after last week’s break and will take heart from their recent National Cup performance that saw them narrowly defeated by a good Wigan St Pats outfit.

Bowling will look to experienced forward Simon Owen to lead the way while scrum half Steve Illingworth is a vital attacking option.

Dudley Hill face the short trip to Leeds outfit Milford Marlins looking to build on last week’s fine performance.

Stand-off Josh Essex ran the show and helped himself to a hatful of tries in Hill’s defeat of Millom.

With Essex on fire and hooker Nathan Kitson in fine form, coach Jason Lee will be expecting to take both points on offer.