WEST Bowling will be looking to continue their dominance over old rivals Queensbury when they meet for the third time this season at Hill Top tomorrow.
Glenn Barraclough's boys had an easy win in the Pennine League clash at Emsley's Rec early in the campaign but the St Valentine's Day tie in the Pennine President's Cup was a far closer affair, which went in the green and whites' favour 18-4.
This weekend's Premier Division game has the added ingredient of being a dress rehearsal for the forthcoming Jack Senior Memorial Bradford Cup final at the Provident Stadium, Odsal on Saturday, April 25.
The glue-pot pitch tomorrow will play a huge part in what is bound to be a mighty arm wrestle, when the packs – well led by captains Richard Lumb (Bowling) and Andy Senior – lock horns.
However, the prospects of seeing any fancy-dan rugby is unlikely in what should be an old-fashioned, close-run game.
Odsal Sedbergh, who proved they can handle themselves at the highest Pennine level in last week's narrow cup defeat at Queensbury, have a chance to show that it was not a flash in the pan when Championship Division high-fliers New Earswick All Blacks arrive at Odsal Rec.
Wyke travel to the wild open spaces of Greetland All Rounders with only Division Two pride at stake.
But it is a different scenario for Victoria Rangers, who journey to struggling Division One outfit Ossett Trinity determined to come away with the two points that will keep pressure on promotion leaders Stainland and West Leeds.
In Division Three, Clayton should make home soil count against Whinmoor Warriors, while Queensbury A may be deprived of a visit to Crigglestone All Blacks, who failed to raise a team last week.
The highly-competitive Division Six West competition, which is one of the Pennine League's few success stories this term, is progressing to a gripping conclusion.
Table-toppers Victoria Rangers A, who should have too much firepower for visitors Greetland All Rounders A, will be keeping a close eye on main rivals Worth Village, who host Odsal Sedbergh A.
Wyke A battle it out with fellow cellar dwellers King Cross Park A at Towngate, while Queensbury A are on the road at Cowling Harlequins.
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