Get set for another Norwich-Ipswich derby with a different shaped ball!

Norwich will be looking to put the disappointment of the 22-15 defeat at Sudbury behind them against an Ipswich side who enjoyed a 27-20 home win against Old Cooperians last time out.

The hosts go into the match fourth in the London 2NE table after four wins and two defeats, while their visitors have won twice and lost four times.

Si Darby's prowess at the line-out was missed last week but he is still injured. Rob Micklethwaite should be on the bench if he is passed as fit but Nick Austin is out, having been injured in last week's game.

Jonny Wheater is therefore moved in to 12, with the adaptable Mike Lawton coming in at 13. With Robbie Bridgstock and Peter Hosking both unavailable, Jonny Payne comes back in at nine and Ryan Bigland and Jack Walsh complete the bench.

'With the benefit of hindsight we gave Sudbury too much respect last week and this showed in our first-half performance as we struggled to build phases and get into the game,' said coach Jonny O'Brien. 'In the second half we showed more belief and started threatening Sudbury's defence but it was too little, too late.

'On a positive note I was very pleased with our defence, I thought that was excellent throughout against a strong attacking side. The players are looking forward to being back at Beeston Hyrne where we look to keep our unbeaten run going. It should be a good battle.'

There's a big match at the top of London Eastern Counties Three, with leaders Southwold travelling to second-placed Stowmarket.

Both teams go into the showdown having won their opening six games, with Wold on top of the table by virtue of picking up an extra couple of bonus points.

Another in-form side Holt, who have five straight wins behind them, will be hot favourites to extend that streak at Bridge Road against bottom team Lowestoft & Yarmouth, while West Norfolk host Crusaders in a match between teams who have won one and lost five so far.