DORCHESTER, currently second in the Dorset & Wilts One South, head to Oakmeadians in Bournemouth looking to protect their unbeaten league run (3pm).

With yet again more changes to the starting line-up but with the squad settling, following a strong team performance last week, coach Paul Dunne has challenged his players to keep the momentum building.

Leo Ansell drops to the bench following his first start against Lytchett, and Charlie Sharpe returns following an ankle injury sustained in the pre-season games.

The ever-present Rich Deakin continues his centre partnership with James Baker and the front row shuffle positions to see Duncan Inwood start at tight-head prop.

The second XV entertain New Milton with a strong squad named after a few weeks with selection difficulties.

Chris Elliott starts again after injury delayed his season, Chris Backhouse returns at fly-half and wingers Etienne Peach and Julian Dale, fresh from first-team appearances, will start.

Dorchester Gladiators are due to have a home fixture against Swanage & Wareham with a willing squad of veterans and some returning to rugby after a short break.

A strong squad has been assembled and captain Nick Hodge is looking forward to the return of third-team rugby to the club.

Should the fixture fall through, a contingency of a club social evening is planned at the Coburg Road clubhouse, all are welcome.

n Other home fixtures for Sunday are: Under-7/Under-11 v East Dorset and Poole, Under-12 v East Dorset, Under-15 v New Milton.