OVERSEAS forward Angus Macdonald has been ruled out of the festive fixtures after fracturing his arm in Chelmsford's defeat at Enfield.
The New Zealander is likely to remain on the sidelined for at least a month.
"It's a blow because he's been a big asset for us this year," said director of rugby Eddie Gooby.
"But the pack is looking powerful as Dean Lester and Chris Bown should be coming back."