AFTER opening their London & South East Regional 2 South East with a one point defeat at Battersea Ironsides last side, Thurrock face another London team for the first time when Old Tiffinians visit Oakfield tomorrow (Saturday, 14 September 3pm).

Tiffin School in Kingston has a long and successful history. It's alumni include former Ireland and British Lions centre, Rob Henderson as well as former England and London Welsh fly- half, Neil Bennett.

Alec Stewart, the former England cricket captain was also a student at this celebrated school.

Old Tiffinians Rugby Club was founded in 1924 when Brigadier J.J.Harper, M.B.E., the long serving Headmaster of the Grammar School was an outstanding player for the team.

If records are to be believed, then this will be their first appearance at Oakfield and they are more than welcome at this wonderful venue where another magnificent school opened this week.

The presence of Chief Executive, Steve Munday, has resulted in the joint project of bringing the highest quality education and sport to the area via Orsett Heath Academy.

The wonderful pitches shared by the club and school are testament to the meticulous care of the ground staff, while one of the country's best artificial pitches provides a mouth-watering alternative during inclement weather.

Thurrock, under the inspirational leadership of Niall Clifford, picked up a losing bonus point but were disappointed to miss out by a single point last week at Battersea, going down 15-14 to a late penalty, but have some exciting new players including Jake O'Kill and John Frear alongside several graduating from the youth ranks.

Old Tiffinians got their season off to a flying start with a home win against Medway by 18 points to 12.

With Oakfield, once again at its most resplendent, we are hoping for a fast and open game and may the better team win.

If you can't make it, here is the link to watch LIVE on you tube http://youtu.be/oSDST1eGVnM.

The seconds, who lost 26-10 at home to local rivals Pegasus Palmerians last week will open their Group 1 Automotive Essex Merit League campaign, also at home (3pm), when they entertain Brentwood II. 

Thurrock Ladies will begin their Women's Championship South campaign on Sunday at London Irish. The T-Bird last played at Hazelwood Drive in Sunbury-On-Thames on March, winning 29-10 to complete a season double.