DERBY duty beckons for Harrogate, who tackle North Yorkshire neighbours Wharfedale at Claro Road in a key National Two game (2.15pm ko).

Harrogate coach Ralph Zoing has refused to panic after his second-placed team lost 27-7 at Moseley last week in a below par display.

He has named the same side to face second-placed Wharfedale in the belief that they will be keen to make amends against their local rivals.

"One bad performance does not make us a bad side," said Harrogate team manage Graham Siswick.

Harrogate are four points behind leaders Sedgeley Park and two ahead of Wharfedale.

A big crowd is expected at Claro Road, where Doncaster have been the only side to lower the home colours in the league this season.

Updated: 10:49 Friday, December 19, 2003