Neath will be back in home action for the first time in three weeks when Ystrad Rhondda visit The Gnoll on Saturday (kick off 2.30pm).

Games between the two clubs have often made compelling viewing in the past and that should be the case on Saturday as Ystrad showed great tenacity in taking on Brecon last week before going down 14-22.

That result compared nicely with Neath’s visit to Mid-Wales recently so a good contest seems assured as Ystrad can always be relied upon to play good rugby.

Last week Neath scored 8 tries in winning 48-27 at Newcastle Emlyn and have now scored 47 tries in all 9 games this season with four players – Kieran Charles, Rhodri Cole, Ki Morgan and Nathan Orrells – leading with 5 apiece.

Neath make four personnel changes with live-wire winger Ki Morgan resuming and a first start for Llanharan centre Morgan Jones who will find himself in opposition to a couple of his former Bridgend team-mates.

Up front, the experienced Jack Powell and Casey Williams return with Jacob Blackmore moving up to the second row and a strong-looking replacements bench is named.

After the recent break in home games, the All Blacks are hoping that the upward trend in attendances continue. The Gnoll was in tip-top condition on Thursday – Saturday’s forecast offers the possibility of light showers but there is plenty of covered accommodation for supporters who can expect another entertaining encounter at The Gnoll.

Neath v Ystrad Rhondda (Home)

15 Iestyn Morgan; 14 Ki Morgan, 13 Morgan Jones, 12 Kieran Charles, 11 Ryan Griffiths; 10 Steff Williams, 9 Ellis Lewis; 1 Jack Powell, 2 Evan Kneath, 3 Mason Morgan; 4 Cai Arnold, 5 Jacob Blackmore; 6 Casey Williams, 8 Ben Williams (captain), 7 Gethin Tremlett

Replacements – 16 Kian Jones, 17 Gareth Lloyd, 18 Tarik Dabeh, 19 Matthew Davies, 20 Morgan Kneath, 21 Rhodri Cole, 22 Matthew Jenkins, 23 Nathan Orrells

Referee – Mr. Kristoff Young (Corsham)

November Fixtures

Saturday     November 9         Bargoed                               Home          2.30pm

Saturday     November 16       Llangennech                         Away          2.00pm

Saturday     November 23       South Gower (Anniversary)     Home          2.00pm

Supporter Information

• Admission : Adults £10, Under-16’s FREE
• Turnstiles at the Town End will open at 1.30pm
• Programmes on sale inside the gates (only £2) – don’t miss your copy !
• Refreshments available inside the ground – bar and Tuck Shop
• For the comfort of spectators, no dogs allowed (other than sight-assisting), and there is no smoking or vaping inside ground.
• Main Stand – please keep the concourse clear at all times to allow others to enjoy the match.