TABLE-topping Worcestershire Royals will be checking on opener Paul Pollard's fitness for tomorrow's Norwich Union National League Division One clash with Leicestershire Foxes at New Road.

The former Nottinghamshire left-hander is battling to overcome an ankle injury.

He suffered the setback during fielding practice a week ago making him unavailable for selection for the County's last three matches.

Pollard, whose current National League batting average is 49.66, is described by New Road coach Bill Athey as having a 'good chance' of being fit.

Also added to the squad is young paceman Duncan Catterall while Philip Weston, Gavin Haynes and Reuben Spiring all remain on the casualty list with knee problems.

Worcestershire, still without the services of England's Graeme Hick, go into the match eight points clear at the top of the table after winning their last six league matches.

Athey said today: "With the position we are in in the table every game is a big one for us. It's a clich, but it's in fact true."

The County could find themselves facing Leicestershire again next Wednesday in the NatWest Trophy at Grace Road -- provided they win their controversial third round replay with Gloucestershire at New Road on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the record books for the County's game against Gloucestershire last week will remain unaltered with Ryan Driver holding on to the man-of-the-match award which he received for scoring a crucial 61 not out.

If there is a wash-out next Tuesday the tie will be decided by a bowl-out.

Worcs (from): Pollard, Wilson, Driver, Solanki, Leatherdale, Kadeer Ali, Rhodes (capt.), Lampitt, Illingworth, Kabir Ali, Rawnsley, McGrath, Catterall.

Worcestershire went into the final day's play with Glamorgan at Swansea needing to put all thoughts of their NatWest Trophy replay against Gloucestershire aside.

Glamorgan benefited from a poor display from the County Championship Division Two leaders and the home second innings total was eventually boosted to 311, leaving Worcestershire a target of 334 from a minimum of 135 overs.

The County started badly but finally reached 134 for four from 39 overs with Glamorgan now in with a real chance of their first championship win of the season.