Southampton Rangers middle order batsman Andrew Raynor believes skipper Malachi Jones has what it takes to get his side to the next round of the Western Counties Cup despite the absence of three key players.

Rangers will have a different look to their line-up today when they enter their third round tie against Somerset Bridge without Janeiro Tucker, Kwame Tucker and Dion Stovell, who all will be missing from the showdown at Southampton Oval.

However, with the likes of Keith Wainwright and Rohaan Simons expected to fill the voids, Raynor believes his team should be able to sweep aside their challengers.

The champions boast an embarrassment of riches and their depth will certainly be on display as they look to despatch Bridge.

Raynor thinks Jones will pull all the right strings to steer his side into the next round of the competition.

"I am confident in our team, regardless of who is on the field," said Raynor. "It doesn't matter that we are playing Bridge, our County title is on the line and we will try to put our best foot forward.

"We have to go out there and from the start get into the game and make the right decisions, whether it be win the toss and bat or field placing.

"We have to dig deep in situations like this given we won't be at our strongest, but this is a great opportunity to show teams we have depth at Rangers.

"Everything will be taken seriously and I have 100 percent faith in Malachi.

"With a few of our premier bats out, we have enough to get the job done with Malachi, myself, Keith Wainwright who will be coming back and a few others.

"I think Rohaan (Simons) will also feature, so missing those guys shouldn't be too much of a worry for today.

"They will be a miss but we all believe that our skipper will do the right things and get the job done."

The road to the third round has been one of team-work with different individuals stepping up to the plate at crucial stages to help the team over the hurdles they have faced thus far.

In the first round, it was Janeiro Tucker who led form the front with a stroke-filled 82 to push the side to a 146-run victory over PHC, with skipper Jones (42) and Stovell (47) contributing to the demolition.

Next up in the second round were Willow Cuts, who thought they might be able to the test the champions.

But it was Stovell (two for 34) and Dwayne Leverock (three for 13) who did the damage with Stovell also blasting a quickfire century on the way to a seven-wicket win.

Raynor, who is finding form with the bat at the right time with the side looking to also regain the 50-over league title, reckons that with teamwork comes an unsung advantage in sports, something that his side possess.

"It is a team game and a team effort must be put out there in order to achieve the result we want.

"We will approach this match like any other game, go out there and get the job done.

"Playing at home gives us belief that we can get things done with our fans at our back supporting us.

"I think games at our venue are the best in our county in my eyes.

"We are strong but at the same time we bring our 'A' game every time.

"If we feel we can knock a team out for under 100 runs, than that's what we will have to do."

Also on tap today is a lone First Division match between Devonshire Rec. and Flatts at the Rec.

There is a full schedule of games tomorrow with Premier Division leaders Rangers taking on Police at Police Field while St. David's, who are two points back, tackle PHC at White Hill Field.

Other matches see Cleveland playing Somerset at Sea Breeze Oval and defending champions Young Men's Social Club squaring off against Bailey's Bay at Devonshire Rec.

In First Division action, St. George's play Devonshire Rec. at Wellington Oval, Willow Cuts face Leg Trappers at Somerset Cricket Club and Flatts meet Somerset Bridge at Lord's.