Newly-promoted Trojans are without key all-rounders Jamie Donaldson and Paul Douglas for tomorrow's Division 2 opener against St Cross Symondians at the Royal Green Jackets Ground, 1pm.

To add to Trojans' woe, seamer Tim Felstead broke down after just two overs in last week's heavy friendly defeat by BAT.

"It's not the start we wanted. We need to hit the ground running instead of limping," lamented skipper Simon Williams.

Key all-rounder Max Smith misses OTs/Romsey's opener with Rowledge.

But champions Ventnor are bolstered by the inclusion of Matt Compton and Rob Snell at Hungerford.

Relegated Andover plan to put last week's shock Cockspur Cup defeat by Gosport behind them and open their Premier 2 challenge on a positive note at Havant.

Paultons are unable to field their Australian import Jamie Cooper against Bashley II at Whitmoor Lane.

"It's a pity because he looked useful with both bat and ball in a pre-season friendly last week," said Paultons skipper John Robinson.

Burridge, who expect to be among the front runners this summer, have ex-Flamingo all-rounder Ian Burridge making his debut against relegated Calmore at Botley Road.

But Paul Jenkins, who has returned from Gosport, has a shoulder injury and newcomer Rick Anders, fresh from a ton against South Wilts II, is unavailable.

Morne van Rooyan, whose 430 runs helped Fair Oak win the Hampshire League championship two seasons ago, makes a welcome return at Tichborne Park.

Fair Oak include Indian Gary Sharma, who will partner Rhys Oxley in the spin bowling department.

Relegated last season, Sparsholt face a testing Premier 3 opener against United Services at Burnaby Road.