Haywards Heath expect to see their players in great shape for the tough away trip to improving London Nigerians in London One.

This is the start of a key fortnight for Heath who host leaders Southend next week and then continue their Intermediate Cup campaign, and the squad have been trusted to do their own fitness work over the Christmas period.

Skipper Alex Meredith said: "This is a big game for us but, If we can dominate the first 20 minutes we can control the way the game goes, but if you let Nigerians get their heads up they can be quite useful."

Brighton's home game with Eastbourne in London Three South East is not expected to go ahead which would be good news for No. 8 Simon Peters who was expected to miss it anyway with a shoulder injury.

Eastbourne were in a major slump before Christmas but have players back from injury and still expect to finish in the top half of the table.

Lock Ben Wood misses Lewes's trip to leaders Sidcup.

East Grinstead were stunned by the death of club chairman Kevin Smith over Christmas.

They expect their home game with Charlton Park to go ahead and will be at full strength.

Crawley too are confident of the go ahead as they host Bromley in Four South East and believe their big pack will enjoy the conditions.

Justin Kemp-Gee is back from an ankle injury at No. 10 and partners impressive new scrum half Alan Sands.

Hove had a run out on New Year's Day at the Recreation Ground and expect their clash with Heathfield to be played.

Skipper Richard Jackson said: "We have spent £40,000 on drainage so I will be disappointed if we don't play."

Bognor's game at home to Folkestone has already been postponed and pitch inspections will be carried out at grounds throughout the county if the wet weather continues.