Otley, fresh from their 23-17 win at Luctonians which ended a run of five straight National League Two North defeats, face a tough home test against second-placed Darlington Mowden Park.

The visitors had an impressive 38-8 win over fellow promotion challengers Stourbridge last week, but Otley’s director of rugby James Tiffany said:” We fancy ourselves against anybody, especially at home.”

Simon Raper, a player who has worked his way up from the third team, is set to continue ay No8 after featuring in the win at Luctonians. Tiffany said: “Simon has worked hard and earned his chance. It is our aim as a a club to bring players up through our own ranks.”