Glasgow Tigers entertain Workington Comets on Friday (tapes-up 7pm) in the Championship Shield.
Also on Friday, Edinburgh Monarchs stage a 70th Anniversary Challenge featuring Edinburgh against Monarchs Champions (tapes-up 7.30pm).
Meanwhile, Bandits boss Scott Courtney believes the SGB Championship club have a well-balanced side this season.
The Borders club roar into action on Saturday when they entertain Monarchs in the Championship Shield (tapes-up 7pm).
Bandits’ co-promoter Courtney believes team spirit will be a key factor this season.
He said: “Myself and brother Jamie have committed to a balanced looking side with lots of room for progress and a real camaraderie amongst the boys in the camp.”
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