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Nenagh Ormond (2nd) v Malone (4th), New Ormond Park, 2pm

Just like the Leeside derby, Saturday's game in Tipperary has a lot riding on it as two of the promotion chasers square off. Nenagh have climbed above Highfield into second place thanks to last week's excellent 36-24 dismissal of Tim Ryan's men.

Malone, though, are only two positions and five points behind Nenagh after Mark O'Connor's last-minute penalty steered them past Queen's - 21-18. However, Nenagh have not lost at home to Ulster opposition since Banbridge won at New Ormond Park in January 2012.

Wily centre Derek Corcoran, who touched down twice against Highfield, typifies the Nenagh back-line's skill and determination. He will want to banish memories of October's dramatic 35-31 defeat in Belfast where Cory Tipping's late try saw Malone prevail.