Contests between the two sides always proove to be lively entertaining affairs, generally played in good spirit for a local derby, with Vigo securing a narrow victory in the return fixture earlier in the season.

Vigo currently sit in 2nd place in a highly competitive Kent 1 off the back of a win last week at Gillingham. Old Gs, whilst considered underdogs for this fixture, come into the game with confidence following a run of three straight victories and will look to keep this momentum going. They are fully aware that they need to put in a strong performance to secure a victory over their counterparts from North Kent - one which they are more than capable of.

In terms of selection Old Gs have picked up a few more injuries after the bruising encounter vs Southwark, adding even more concern to a season blighted by players on the treatment table. This week Pat Foreman and James Hood miss out with shoulder and ankle injuries respectively, with Paul Mitchell, Doug Wilson and Jack Nash also unavailable for selection.

Brett Buckingham, Noel Hartley and returning Lewis Moss are in the front row, backed up in the 2nd row by Joe Martin and Frazer Barnes - a relationship that goes from strength to strength. Andy Morris looks on with envy from number 8, thinking what might have been between him and Barnes, with Kevin Spain gazing adoringly from the blindside at his idol Phil Costley at 7.

Chris Bassett comes in at 9 for the absent Doug Wilson, where he accompanies old friend Matt Holdstock at half back. The physical Ben Wadsworth moves to 12 to replace Foreman, with leading points scorer Greg Humphreys coming into the 13 shirt. In the absence of Hood, Ryan Lockyer takes his spot on the right wing, with in form Matt Wilson on the left. Chris Johnson retains his spot at full back.

The bench sees a welcome return for Ollie Goodchild, where he is joined by big Tom Hammerton and the evergreen Steve Thompson.

Injury Update
- Chris Daniels has started light training following a long term ankle injury picked up at the end of last season - and was a welcome returnee on Tuesday evening.
- Matt Johnson is making good progress following his shoulder operation and is back in light training - yet unlikely to return this season.
- Andy Kidd is only a couple of weeks away from a return after his knee injury picked up away at Beccs.
- Mat Coomber will be out for the foreseeable future with back and neck issues after years tackling people with his face - unlikely to return this season.
- Pat Foreman is absent with a recurring shoulder issue - return date tbc.
- James Hood picked up an ankle injury in the closing stages of the game last week - this fixture coming round too soon for him to make the squad.
- Steve Hurdle remains on the treatment table with a niggling rib injury.
- Stewart Kidd is back in training after his hand injury with a return date not far away.
- Matt Thompson will be out until the end of Feb with a hand injury picked up at New Ash Green.
- Richard Parish makes his return in the 2s this week following a broken wrist in pre-season and will no doubt come back into the selection mix in future weeks.