ROCHFORD Hundred host Basildon in a London Two North East local derby tomorrow.

The two teams were relegated together from London One North last season but made contrasting starts to the new campaign last weekend.

Rochford won 42-10 at Enfield Ignatians while Basildon were beaten 24-5 at home to South Woodham Ferrers.

Woodham were promoted from London Three North East last season and will be looking to build on that impressive win when they host Chelmsford this weekend.

In London Three North East Canvey Island will want to bounce back from an opening day defeat at Harlow when they host Sudbury while in Essex One Billericay begin their season with a trip to Ilford Wanderers.

Essex Two also gets underway this weekend with Pegasus Palmerians host May and Baker while Stanford le Hope are at home to Thames.