With the weather set fair, Neath return to Gnoll action for the first time in three weeks when they host Bedwas in the WRU Premiership on Saturday (kick off 2.30pm).

It will be the first time in five years that the two teams have met. Having been pipped to promotion by Beddau in 2024/25, Bedwas romped away with the Championship East title last season to make it a Cup and promotion double.

This term, they suffered three narrow defeats at home to Beddau then at Pontypridd and Newbridge but toppled Llangennech 45-36 and last week beat the same opponents 20-19 in the Cup.

Following the loss at Pontypridd, there are several changes in the Neath starting line-up with Kieran Charles, Sam Harris and Willis Wood bacjk at three-quarter and Connor Tantum at scrum-half.

Into the pack comes a fresh front row in Jack Powell who will lead the team, Kian Jones and Kamren Harris with Brynley Thomas at lock. Also back on the replacements’ bench are Jacob Blackmore and Cup Final try-scorer Kaden Davies.

Neath v Bedwas (Home)

15 Iestyn Morgan; 14 Morgan Meaclem, 13 Kieran Charles, 12 Sam Harris, 11 Willis Wood; 10 Steff Williams, 9 Connor Tantum; 1 Jack Powell (captain), 2 Kian Jones, 3 Kamren Harris; 4 Brynley Thomas, 5 Matthew Davies; 6 Will Pope, 8 Casey Williams, 7 Gethin Tremlett

Replacements  – Morgan Hughes, Mason Morgan, Lewis Jones, Jack Phillips, Rhys Barrow, Jacob Blackmore, Kaden Davies, Will Hepher

Referee – Mr. Josh Sealey (Porthcawl)

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 Home Fixture

Saturday    October      31      NARBERTH                              Home                                                   2.30pm