With only two fixtures left in the league, the boys in Red and Green will be eager to finish their debut season at the regional level with strong results. This weekend marks the final 1st XV home game at Penns Place, as they welcome Berkshire side Newbury Blues. Fresh off a win against North Dorset, the Blues will be looking to climb the rankings and secure a 7th-place finish. The last meeting between the two sides saw Newbury claim a 23-15 victory in challenging weather conditions. Field will be determined to even the score, aiming to surpass 60 points for the season and secure a positive win-to-loss ratio.

Newbury's campaign has been a mix of big wins, tight losses, and more points conceded than they'd like. For Petersfield, the core squad remains intact. The front row trio of Jackson Clark, Sam Brown, and Dan Sargent will line up once again, with Sargent continuing his quest for a 20-try milestone—a target incentivised by a unique agreement with club veteran Dan Luff, who has promised Sargent a cow of his choice if he reaches the mark. In the second row, Oli Hunt continues his run, joined this week by the versatile Matt Momber, who shifts into the engine room. The back row features the dependable trio of Jack Janaway, Karter Whittock, and Liam Perkins, whose tackling and ball-carrying have been standout features this season.

Joe Knowles takes the scrumhalf spot, continuing his impressive transition from fly-half and fullback to this new role. Fly-half Nick Blumlein, who recently surpassed 1500 points for the season, will hope for good weather to unleash the backs.

A special moment for the club sees academy graduate Tommy Spencer earn his first start after scoring on debut, lining up alongside seasoned veteran Matt McLean, whose leadership will be key. Congratulations, Tommy! On the wings, pace and power come from Miles Sampson and Eddie Matthews, while Brad Caparo rounds off the starting XV at fullback in his dynamic playmaker role.

The bench boasts considerable strength, with Sam Janaway adding front-row power, Franko Tomic offering second and back-row versatility, and Charlie Muir ready to make an impact in the backline.

Team to face Newbury Blues

1 Jackson Clark, 2 Sam Brown, 3 Dan Sargent, 4 Oli Hunt, 5 Matt Momber, 6 Jack Janaway, 7 Karter Whittock, 8 Liam Perkins, 9 Joe Knowles, 10 Nick Blumlein, 11 Miles Sampson, 12 Tommy Spencer, 13 Matt McLean, 14 Eddie Mathews, 15 Brad Caparo, 16 Sam Janaway, 17 Franko Tomic, 18 Charlie Muir.

Meanwhile, the 2nd XV are on the road again, where they face a tough Millbrook side. Once again, they field a strong team blending youth and experience, and they will be hoping to spoil the Southampton based sides party as a win for the hosts will secure them the league title.

2nd XV team to face Millbrook

1 Mark Butcher, 2 Nic Wilde, 3 Harley Orr, 4 Lewis McGarr, 5 Ryan Morse, 6 Chase Thomas, 7 Toby Booth, 8 Carl Sharrock, 9 Oscar Horsfall, 10 Louie Dwyer Ward, 11 Ethan Horsfall, 12 Seb Tuff, 13 Jordan Allan, 14 Ross Eastlake, 15 Sam Dawes, 16 Johno Pemberton, 17 Chad White, 18 Alex Evans.