It will be the first time the two sides have met since the 2014/15 final at Cranbrook when Tonbridge Judds lifted the trophy with a 34-17 victory over Elthamians’ second string. They won it again last season after an emphatic 62-3 victory over Sidcup in the final at Canterbury.
First round ties are to be played by November 18th, and finals day will take place at Footscray RFC on April 29th 2018.
Round One draw
Old Elthamians v Tonbridge Juddians
Canterbury v Tunbridge Wells
Westcombe Park v Sidcup
Medway v Blackheath