Petersfield determined to break more hearts in double-header with Sandown & Shanklin on the back of Valentine's victory

Petersfield move from breaking Havant hearts on Valentine’s night to meeting Sandown & Shanklin in a double-header.
Megan Musgrave. Picture: Ian Hargreaves  (120120-4)Megan Musgrave. Picture: Ian Hargreaves  (120120-4)
Megan Musgrave. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (120120-4)

The winners will not only take the Hampshire Premier League points but also progress to the final of the Hampshire Vase.

Things had a much different look when the teams met in November.

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Sandown were surging up the table with a perfect win record while Field had just tasted a defeat against Alton, a scare at Fordingbridge and a tense draw against Havant.

But Petersfield limited Sandown to their lowest home score of the season - a result that may prove to be the turning point for both sides.

n Locksheath Pumas have a full strength side for their Hampshire One home match against Ventnor.

Pumas have only made one enforced change with Rob Hylands, returning from injury, in at prop-forward.

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n Havant Ladies host Streatham & Croydon at Hooks Lane on Sunday (2.30pm).

The Hooks Lane side are looking to maintain their position at the top of National Challenge 1 South East (South) table and extend the points gap over second-placed London Irish

Havant have dominated in the league with nine wins from 11 games - picking up try bonus points in seven of those.

But they did lose 27-17 at Streatham earlier in the season.

n Portsmouth Valkyries travel to second-placed Guildford Gazelles in Women's Championship South West 2 encounter on Sunday.

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They will be after revenge after losing 22-5 to the same opponent in November at Rugby Camp.

Valkyries backs coach Alec Dyer recalled: ‘Everything Guildford tried went to hand and we made too many mistakes that were punished.

‘It was a great forwards battle last time and we will sorely miss Natasha Davidson, Jordan Wilshire and Megan Musgrave, who have all carried well this season.’

Becky Bowskill and Susan Badger are also missing on UKAF rugby league duties, but experienced centre Georgie Outhwaite returns.

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Valkyries have not played a competitive match since January 26 after last Sunday's League Cup tie at Cullomtpon was called off.

‘At the sharp point of the season, the games are coming thick and fast,' added Dyer.

‘If we remain focused and committed it could be the difference between a mid-table or a top-three finish.’

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