There is an intriguing clash between the Regional 2 Tribute Ale South West's top two teams on Saturday at the Recreation Ground, Weston United are away to Martock while Weston Athletic host Somerton. 

Unbeaten Regional 2 Tribute Ale South West leaders Weston-super-Mare host Tiverton on Saturday, kick-off 2.30 pm, in the first-ever league game between the two clubs, with the second-placed visitors nine points behind.

With the league programme reaching the mid-way point with this game, Tiverton’s two losses have been by narrow margins against top four sides - a 27-26 defeat at Okehampton and 13-11 at home to Winscombe.

Alex Howman switches to full back for the hosts with Cam Maslen returning at inside centre, while George Nuttycombe starts at fly-half. Ieuan John will start at loosehead prop in place of the injured Charlie Brabham, with second row Tom Sugg leading the side.

George Whiting moves to the right wing for Tiverton with Aaron Smith at outside centre and Adam Howell at scrum half. In the pack, Reece Lyons switches to loosehead prop with Matt Elliott at hooker, Ben Blake at tighthead prop and Tom Stevens at No.8.

Weston-super-Mare (home v Tiverton, 2.30 pm): Alex Howman; ⁠Keanu Ballard, Cam Maslen, ⁠Marcus Nel, ⁠Hayden Main; George Nuttycombe, ⁠James Press; ⁠Ieuan John, ⁠Gary Carpenter, ⁠Will Bamsey, ⁠Sam Larrimore, Tom Sugg (capt), ⁠Jacob Simpson, ⁠Jacob Cox, Nasili Ikahihifo. Reps: ⁠Maison Turner, Robson Bird, Ryan Watterston.

Tiverton: Ben Bingham; George Whiting, Aaron Smith, Callum Findlay, Josh Vanstone; Callum Stone, Adam Howell; Reece Lyons, Matt Elliott, Ben Blake, Jonny Fairclough, Matt Hague (capt), Ben Ladd, Ben Vickery, Tom Stevens. Reps: Lewis Manning, Andrew Hayball, Frankie Broadhead.

Second row, Ashley Russell will lead Weston United, third in Counties 3 Tribute Ale Somerset South, for Saturday’s match away to a Martock side who have lost their last two games and are three places and ten points below.

Weston United (away v Martock, 2.30 pm): Oli Marshall; ⁠Jack Bridgman, ⁠Chris Young, Dan Beer, ⁠Tom Blyth; Archie Tilsley, Fin Simpson; ⁠Charlie Owens, Vinnie Jones, ⁠Sam Light, ⁠Callum Kingscott, ⁠Ashley Russell (capt), ⁠Brad Hebbard, ⁠Billy Kirk, ⁠Gav Simpson. Reps: Rhys Matthews, ⁠Callum Bliss, ⁠Kieran Van Rassel, Simon Husdon, Nick Hawkens.

After last weekend’s Walk-Over when hosts North Petherton 3rdXV were unable to raise a side, Weston Athletic return to Counties 4 Tribute Ale Somerset South action on Saturday with a home game against Somerton, who are one place above them in the table.

Weston Athletic (home v Somerton, 2.30 pm): Felix Rawlings; Tee Masilela, ⁠Tom Burge, ⁠Adam Budd, ⁠Roo Beckett; Clayton Dorrington, PJ Grimes; ⁠Jason Owen, Ethan Westlake, ⁠Ryan Donegan, ⁠Mike Powell, ⁠Rich Frost, ⁠Rich Bishop (capt), ⁠Dom Hawkins, Mark Walker. Reps: ⁠Harry Nash, ⁠Lucas Williamson, James Hughes, ⁠Dave Steele, ⁠Zain Ishaq.