New Earswick All Blacks could turn to South Sea style to halt their losing run on Saturday.

Up to five Fijians could figure in the All Blacks team which entertains Milford Marlins at White Rose Avenue in the National Conference second division.

Winger John Karma, who played two games for New Earswick last season, is likely to make his first appearance this term.And he may be joined by four fellow countrymen, all Army based, who have previously played in the All Blacks' second team. They could be called on to fill in for a number of players who are unavailable.

Rich Harrison is still on honeymoon, Lee McTigue is out through work commitments, Paul Booth is a serious doubt with a leg injury and Lee Paterson, who missed last week's trip to London Skolars with a shoulder injury, is rated only 50-50.

The All Blacks go into the game on the back of three straight defeats, including last week's 40-14 defeat in the capital.By contrast, York's other two NCL teams, Heworth and York Acorn, are both enjoying winning form.

Acorn defeated Castleford Panthers 26-6 last Saturday which will fill them with confidence for their trip to Keighley Albion.The Blue and Golds are unbeaten away from home this season and will fancy their chances of maintaining that run against a Keighley team heavily beaten at home by Thatto Heath last week.Acorn's biggest loss is experienced prop forward Billy Blackburn who looks set to hang up his boots after sustaining a bad leg injury in that win over the Panthers.

He damaged cruciate knee ligaments and, with his 37th birthday approaching, is unlikely to play again.Acorn are boosted by the return of forward Darren Crake and centres Alan Willitts and Gareth Lloyd.

Heworth can enhance their claims for promotion to the top flight with a fourth successive victory.The Villagers entertain Siddal at Elmpark Way in a match which could leave them just two points off top spot.

They have been in fine form and produced a tremendous defensive effort last week to win 7-4 at Millom.But Siddal too will have been buoyed by a surprise 23-20 win at second placed Eccles - the Manchester team's first defeat of the campaign.

Siddal are coached by former Leeds, Halifax and Salford hooker Mick Shaw, who is assisted by ex-professional Johnny Lawless, a Challenge Cup winner with Sheffield Eagles.

Also in the side are a number of players with professional experience, including centre Damieon Pickles and loose forward Simeon Hoyle.Heworth coach Harold Box has a full strength squad to choose from.

In the BARLA Tetley's Bitter Yorkshire Cup second round, Selby Warriors travel to Halifax to take on Calder Valley Rams and New Earswick All Blacks 'A' are away at Thornhill 'A'.Acorn 'A' play host to Mansfield based Garibaldi in Yorkshire League division four.