Blackheath and Old Colfeians play each other in their last National League 3 South League match of the season on Saturday week.

But first is the little matter of the Kent Cup Final, this Sunday, which takes place at Sevenoaks' RFC's ground, in Plymouth Drive, at 3pm.

Blackheath have won the trophy 13 times including eight victories during the Eighties and the last in 1996, while Colfes have two triumphs 1992 and '94 to their credit.

Mark Percival, Blackheath's captain, said: "The league has been a priority for the team in recent years, as we've dropped a few divisions.

"This year, we've missed out on the play-offs, so we're going to be concentrating on winning this cup.

"It's commendable how Colfes can do so well as an old boys' outfit.

"We've beat them in the league earlier this season, but they were very workmanlike and highly committed.

"Overall, we've got a good record against them but we haven't had any silverware for a while.

"The ball is in our court and we'll have to do our best, and that means fielding a full-strength side.

"We slipped up against the only other old boys' side, Old Patesians,

recently and hopefully that won't be a bad omen.

"Looking at the league table, we're third and Colfes are near the bottom. But cup rugby is different and throws up surprises, but hopefully not this Sunday!"

Percival's counterpart with Colfes is Tim Tunnicliff, but he suffered the agony of breaking an ankle recently and will be sitting out Sunday's final.

However, he said: "Although we are struggling in te league, Blackheath haven't been in the best of form either ad whoever keeps their nerve will win.

"They beat us last time but the scoreline did not reflect the closeness of the game.

"We have an idea of their strengths and weaknesses and know who they are likely to pick.

"I broke my foot two weeks ago, so my season is over and we also have a few others who have injuries.

"But Kent Cup finals only happen once a season and all the injured players will be eager to be fit.

"It will be the biggest Old Colfes' game for most of the squad. Even though we are in a relegation dogfight, we have been playing well."

Blackheath's squad

Darryl Vas (tight-head): has all the attributes of front-row forward and just the type you need in the trenches.

Alex Natera (hooker): born in UK, but left at early age in Moses basket towed by last convict ship to Australia. Returned two years ago and got himself lost at a service station after playing in his first game for Club in Bristol!

Dave Fitzgerald (centre): if Fitz had a bad game you could guarantee it would snow the next day. Last season was red-carded while laying injured 20 yards from the play! Referee had immediate help from optician and card was rescinded.

Jonathan Griffin (fly-half): smashed Club's point-scoring record this season with 207 and is No.1 in league percentage scoring list. Suffered unusual injury last season when bitten on his "crown jewels" by a mosquito in Blackheath. Injured hamstring makes him a doubt.

Mark Percival (scrum-half, captain): leads by example. If he has a failure, it's his love of other people's Mr Kipling's apple pies, which he does return only some months later!

Chris Trace (winger): looks laid back.... and is until he suddenly races into the oppositon's 22.

Lee Evans (lock): the 6ft 5in forward arrived from Northampton with pint-sized Tommy Dann, who he used to "mind" when Tommy went shopping in Mothercare.

Tommy Dann (fly-half): Great things comes in little packages.

Dominic Walton (flanker): Club's "hardman" does not take any prisoners, and won't here.

Andy Monighan (No. 8): Helped Orrell to promotion and then signed for Club, apparently for the better climate down south!

Dave Foxwell (centre): former rugby league player who switched codes earlier in season with great success.

Charlie Abban (winger):The ultimate man of style; rumoured to have different colour co-ordinated rugby shirts for each day of the week! Broke Club's try-scoring record and represents huge threat to Colfes.

Ally Vanner (lock): Came into the side after bad injury sustained by Mark Colegate. Big, strong and has been more than an able deputy.

Mark Hathaway (prop): Built like the proverbial brick s***house, which is apt because off the field he builds and repairs property. Will be looking to knock-down the Colfes front-line.

Robin Morrow (full-back): Eltham College schoolmaster. Blushes when bar-staff call him "sir" after matches, but is Sir-tain to be the steadying influence.

Simon Mills (flanker): arrived this season from Esher; strong, powerful and likes nothing better than a quiet meal eating out in Bromley. WiIl he feast on the Colfes this Sunday?

Old Colfeians' squad

James Griffiths (lock): County player who looks like Jimmy Nail. The question is: can he nail the opposition enough times to stop them from winning?

Warren Evans (flanker): has played at all levels for the county. Needs five inches of space when dancing, but only one inch on the pitch.

Luke Walden (No.8): talismatic player who has built his reputation on singing, eating, drinking, and squealing when injured! But eight is just great.

Peter Burton (flanker): kicks, tackles, runs hard and bleeds a lot. Still a bit raw but could be the find of Colfes' season.

Danny Sergeant (second row): won a judo silver medal at gthe Commonwealth Games.

He's hard and, more importantly, he's on the Colfes' side!

Ben Johnston (flanker): watch out for his No.7 jersey and his oustanding ball play.

Colin Garland (lock): dangerous to be around, primarily because he will take your eye out, even in training. Club, be warned!

Adam Hodgkiss (lock/flanker): loves a maul and any type of hugging, especially after scoring a try.

Stephen Hughes (prop): loves to be in charge and not just when he's stacking the shelves at Sainbury's.

Matt Quilter (prop): County-level player who likes to partake in a glass or two of red wine. He is big and strong but may be whining in a different way after Sunday's game.

Stephen Corlett (hooker): His accurary when throwing in at the line-outs will be crucial.

James Rutter (back): all-round talent who has resisted urge to retire to help Colfes to the final.

Al Kennedy (fly-half): Can entertain either with a guitar or rugby ball, but will need to be on top of is game if he is to pull the strings this time.

Matt Tassell (centre): hard-runner, tough- tackler and with two good feet. May emerge as the dangerman to Blackheath.

Nick Miller (winger): former Rotherham and England under-19 star. Warms up for hours, often gets injured, but formidable when playing.

Ben Hyde (scrum-half, captain): take overs the captain's armband from the injured Tim Tunnicliff. Key player, but Colfes will be hoping his aggression has not been dampened after moving to the dark, rather than the blind-side, to live with his girlfriend.

Mark Jarrett (winger): Colfes' top-scorer last season and is "King of the interceptions". Shagger, as his nickname suggests, is a favourite with the ladies but on the field he can turn a moment of defence into attack with lightning speed and earned his reputation on a successful tour to Australia last year.

David Lewis (back): often the team's match-winner, big Gav can be both sublime and then ridiculous almost in the same instant. But his unpredictability makes him a dangerous player.