The Inverurie outfit go into the game in sixth position, having picked up three wins so far and sitting on 16 points, while Cartha are one place back in seventh win one win and nine points.

A high-scoring affair in the reverse fixture saw Garioch come out on top away from home, winning 40-34 back in September.

Five key talking points

• There is also a key battle towards the top of the women’s Premiership, as fourth-placed Hillhead Jordanhill host third-placed Stirling County.
• There’s an Edinburgh derby on the cards as Heriot’s Rugby Women host unbeaten Corstorphine.
• Two sides desperate for wins in the men’s Premiership relegation battle face off as Marr welcome Musselburgh to Fullarton Park.
• Last season’s champions Hawick visit table toppers Ayr, with the Borders side knowing a win could move them into the top half.
• Watsonians travel to Selkirk fresh from becoming the latest side to have their name engraved on the Bill McLaren Shield.

This weekend’s matches

Arnold Clark Women’s Premiership
Saturday 9 November, all 2pm kick offs

Garioch v Cartha Queen’s Park
Heriot’s Rugby v Corstorphine
Hillhead Jordanhill v Stirling County
Watsonians v Stewartry

Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership
Saturday 9 November, 2pm kick offs

Glasgow Hawks v Currie Chieftains
Marr v Musselburgh

3pm kick offs

Ayr v Hawick
Kelso v Heriot’s Rugby
Melrose v Edinburgh Academical
Selkirk v Watsonians