All four table-toppers across National League Rugby will have difficult assignments in Round 17, with Sale FC and Sedgley Park facing promotion rivals.
Caldy's fightback against Ealing was the latest chapter in the remarkable rise of the club and it also shone a light on the value of English rugby's second tier.
A winning start to 2023 for teams battling towards the wrong end of their respective divisions was the perfect way to begin the New Year for a trio of clubs.
The freezing temperatures put pay to 21 fixtures across National League Rugby but results for Sale FC and Bournville sees them enter the festive break in good spirits.
The halfway mark of the season is just around the corner and as December begins, a blend of title dreams and fighting the threat of relegation is on the agenda.
Despite there still being a long way to go in this campaign, picking up crucial wins against rivals and collecting bonus points could be vital further down the line.
After a tough start to the National League Rugby season, the final weekend of November offers a chance for those scrapping towards the bottom to spark their respective campaigns into life.
Hull also end their losing streak in National One, Sheffield Tigers stun Rotherham Titans in National Two North and Old Redcliffians and Bournville receive boosts.