After a win and a draw, Neath host Beddau in the WRU Premiership at The Gnoll on Saturday (kick off 2.30pm).

Last season the sides met three times, Beddau winning the two league games by a penalty – 10-7 at The Gnoll and 17-14 at Mount Pleasant which was also the scene of a Cup quarter final from which Neath advanced on tries before the All Blacks went to lift the trophy by beating Merthyr 32-21 at the Principality Stadium.

There are four changes in the Neath line-up as players return after missing last week’s 27-32 defeat at Cross Keys.

Behind the scrum, Llewellyn Hawkes comes in at centre while up front the returning men are locks Jack Phillips and Matthew Davies and back-rower Jordan Evans.

Connnor Tantum is back is back on the replacements’ bench as are flanker Casey Williams  and prop Jack Powell after a long lay-off due to injury.

Neath v Beddau (Home)

15 Steff Williams; 14 Morgan Meaclem, 13 Llewellyn Hawkes, 12 Sam Harris, 11 Lochie Barron; 10 Paul Short, 9 Dion Jones; 1 Mason Morgan, 2 Sion Jones, 3 Marley Lovell (captain); 4 Jack Phillips, 5 Matthew Davies; 6 Will Pope, 8 Jordan Evans, 7 Gethin Tremlett

Replacements  – Morgan Hughes, Jack Powell, Kamren Harris, Brynley Thomas, Rhys Barrow, Casey Williams, Connor Tantum, Luke Davies

Referee – Mr. Lloyd Edwards (WRU)

Supporter Information

• Turnstiles at the Town End will be open from 1.30pm and spectators are advised to arrive no later than 2.10pm for the kick off at 2.30pm
• Adults – £10 cash or card at turnstiles (no re-entry)
• Under-16’s FREE Admission when accompanied by an adult
• Souvenir Programmes (£2) will be on sale inside the turnstiles – don’t miss your copy !
• Wet and dry refreshments available inside the ground – Shack Bar and Tuck Shop

Match/Stadium Information

• Bag searches may be conducted to prevent illegal bringing in alcohol
• For the comfort of spectators and health of the players, no dogs allowed (other than sight-assisting)
• No smoking or vaping inside ground.
• Main Stand – please keep the concourse clear at all times for safety and to allow others to enjoy the match.
• Please refer any problems to the stewards and obey their instructions at all times

Car Parking

Plenty of car-parking available nearby including :-

• Multi-storey car park 50 metres diagonally across road from The Gnoll
• Small surface car park opposite The Gnoll.

Neath RFC – Next Fixtures

Saturday    September  26      PONTYPRIDD                  Away                2.30pm

Saturday    October      10      BEDWAS                          Home                2.30pm