Toughest test yet for Shiel

Marine Harvest Premiership leaders Kinlochshiel face their toughest test so far this term when they visit Balgate to play Lovat,

Lovat’s Callum Cruden returns following suspension but Lorne Mackay is on holiday and Martin Mainland remains out with a knee problem. Shiel’s Paul Macrae remains sidelined with an elbow injury, however Jordan Fraser and Keith Macrae provide a real goal threat, having both scored three times in their side’s opening two fixtures.

Oban Camanachd have injury worries for Newtonmore’s visit to Mossfield. Scott Mack- illop, Lorne Dickie and Aidan Macintyre are all out, as is keeper Gavin Stobbart, so Cameron Sutherland continuestodeputise.however,scott Macmillan is back after a ban and Evan Maclellan returns. Newtonmore forward Glen Mackintosh is suspended and veteran Kenny Ross is expected to play in goal.

New boys Caberfeidh face Kyles Athletic at Castle Leod. Cabers should have defender Ryan Symonds back in their squad whilst Kyles forward Sandy Mackenzie is free of suspension.

Kingussie host Glenurquhart at the Dell. Fraser Munro remains a major injury doubt for the Kings, while young Glen defender Lachie Smith is free of a four-game ban.