LEWES hope history can repeat itself as they bid to dump holders Haywards Heath out of the Sussex Trophy today.

Gordon Denslow's league strugglers go to Whitemans Green as underdogs for the tie of the third round.

But they can draw inspiration from a return to the ground where they last beat their old rivals in a crunch league game three years ago.

Lewes also drew with Heath in the league the following year but have lost to them in the cup for the last three seasons.

Skipper Denslow admitted: "There's a lot to play for against Heath and it's always feisty.

"We were very disappointing last week but we won't need motivating for this one."

Lewes No.8 Ross Armour returns from injury but the main team news is in the red and black corner where skipper Henry Goodburn starts on the bench.

The Sussex winger has been struggling with a back injury of late so Dave Wattam continues as stand-in skipper.

Goodburn revealed: "It's a precaution more than anything. The cup is more of a squad game anyway and Dave has done a fantastic job leading the side."

Some good teams will go out of the competition today, including either Eastbourne or Brighton at Park Avenue.

Brighton are unchanged for the trip east and coach Ian Watkins admitted: "Eastbourne will come out all guns blazing. It will be a fairly hostile reception."

Roundstone Lane hosts two ties and the pick of them looks to be Worthing's clash with league rivals Chichester.

The home bench includes new boy Mono Sanger, a Brighton-based prop or flanker who has been playing in the south west.

Blindside Anton Skrypec is ruled out by a hip and knee problem and Worthing may miss his contribution at the back of the lineout

Chi will name their side today after checking on centre Steve Bradford, who has an ankle injury, and openside flanker Ben Polhill, who had flu during the week.

Chichester Institute have switched their home tie with Hove to Worthing's No2 pitch.

The visitors hope to recall Welsh loose head Nigel Lewis, who has taken a leaf out of the book of one of his sporting compatriots this season.

Skipper Richard Jackson revealed: "We haven't won when he's been missing. It's not quite like Ian Rush yet and his goalscoring record for Liverpool, but he's still a player we like to have around."

Former Manchester scrum half Andy Jenn makes his first start since returning to Crawley as they face what should be a straightforward derby tie with Horsham.

Coach Steve Pilgrim is away so Paddy Constance takes charge of the side.

Horsham have a doubt over scrum half Robbie Plinston, who has a back injury.

East Grinstead should have few problems dismissing Uckfield, even though Mitch Knight, Toby Booth, skipper Peter Delaney and Ricky Lake are all ruled out.

Bognor face a test at Hastings but Heathfield should cruise past St Francis and reach the fourth round draw, which will be made at Haywards Heath tonight

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