RUGBY: Inverness derby is set to be played in Invergordon

INVERGORDON is set to host an Inverness derby as Inverness Craig Dunain are set to face Highland 3rd XV at the home of Ross Sutherland Rugby Club in North Region League Two Highlands and Islands Conference.

Inverness Craig Dunain are playing some of their home matches in Invergordon due to pitch unavailability in Inverness.

They are also planning some of their home matches in Elgin and Inverness.

Inverness Craig Dunain will look to bounce back from last week when they suffered a 53-26 hammering to Ross Sutherland at the Naval Grounds in Invergordon.

Highland 3rd XV won 36-35 in their previous match against Stornoway in the Western Isles.

Highland 3rd XV are in third place in the Highlands and Islands Conference on 10 points.

Inverness Craig Dunain are below Highland 3rd XV in fourth place with six points with one win and one defeat from their two matches so far this season.

Highland 2nd XV will be looking to record their third win of the season as they take on Caithness in Thurso tomorrow.

The Raptors will look to continue their good form from their previous match two weeks ago when they ran out 27-22 winners against RAF Lossiemouth at Canal Park in Inverness.

Highland 2nd XV are in fourth place in the league and are eight points behind league leaders Moray but have a game in hand.

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