Both Manx rugby sides in Counties Three ADM Lancashire/Cheshire have home ties this weekend.

Ramsey face Ormskirk at Mooragh Park, while Vagabonds take on Orrell at Ballafletcher.

Ormskirk beat Ashton-Under-Lyne in week one, but have been winless since. Ramsey have lost three from three but haven't yet played at home.

They put in a fair shift last week at Colne and Nelson but crucially picked up injuries to two key players.

Josh Leece enjoyed a fine game at fullback until a recurrence of an old shoulder injury and centre Jake Richmond tweaked a knee which may rule him out this week.

Brandon Atchison wasn't available last Saturday and, if he can make this game, he can slot into a number of positions which could help any reshuffle.

Eddie Lord could also return which could see Matt Meechan donning a centre shirt as Ramsey chase their first win of the season.

Vagas potentially have a tougher task. Orrell are two from two and shocked the league when they signed former cross-code international Denny Solomona as player-coach.

The 32-year-old played international rugby league for Samoa before changing codes and being capped by England in rugby union. The former Sale Shark will no doubt have a big influence.

Vagas, like Ramsey, are winless thus far and haven't had a home game. They crossed for four tries last week at Ashton and with home advantage, will fancy their chances. But it will be a big ask to contain Solomona if he plays.

DAVE CHRISTIAN