Clashes like Rosslyn Park vs Plymouth Albion, Macclesfield vs Fylde, and Oxford Harlequins vs Guernsey Raiders already feel like big matches, even at this early stage of the campaign.
The Hull Ionians captain will play his 400th game for the club on Saturday and the ever-present, who has had a special career, is showing no signs of slowing down.
A whole host of players from National One and National Two will wear the iconic black and white jersey as the famous touring club celebrates historic milestones in Durham and Glasgow.
As February turns into March, the penultimate month in the National League Rugby calendar is upon us and, as ever, there is still plenty left to play for.