With only three rounds remaining before finals action begins, the red ball matches will shape the most important form lines of the campaign for each of the premiership hopefuls.
Katamatite will have a stern test against Barooga, the teams occupying third and fourth spot respectively on the table.
The Boosey Creek Tigers dealt comfortably with the Bloods last round despite weather threatening to intervene, chasing down a target of 105 at a strong gallop thanks to Ash Saunders and his unbeaten 54.
The Hawks had the bye last week and will be looking to put the finals race to bed with a win in this contest.
Tocumwal will hope for its first win of the campaign against Cobram-Yarroweyah United, traveling to Cobram's Scott Reserve in search of premiership points.
The combine has just one win itself this summer and will be craving another.
Nathalia has a bye this round, with Cobram and Deniliquin facing off in the other clash.
The top-of-the-table fixture promises plenty of entertainment, and is scheduled for the first Saturday and Sunday of February at Cobram Showgrounds.
It was a crucial win for the Rhinos last round against the Purples, and captain Brad Todd was proud of him troops.
“It was a good result for us first up (after the Christmas break),” he told the Pastoral Times.
“We were happy to post 180 and we backed ourselves to defend that total.
“We unfortunately had blokes who had starts, but couldn't go on.
“That came down to both getting back into it and some bad shots. A couple of blokes were unlucky with decisions, but that’s the way it goes sometimes.
“It was good to see a couple of older guys back in the runs and also spend some time at the crease.
“Ash (Germano) and Brodie (Bennett) had a good partnership to set us up for that total. It was good to see Brodie play some shots and get a good score, it will do the world of good for him looking into the end of the year
“Ash will play a similar role for us moving forward as an older head batting through the middle overs.”
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