With the weather seemingly improving, Neath return to The Gnoll when they host Narberth in the WRU Premiership on Saturday (kick off 2.30pm).

Games between the Clubs are always entertaining and keenly-fought affairs. Last season, honours were shared with Neath winning 24-19 at The Gnoll in February and Narberth triumphing 20-10 at the Lewis Lloyd Ground in April.

Narberth started this season strongly with wins over Bonymaen, Llanelli Wanderers and Cross Keys but then lost their next three to Beddau, Pontypridd and Bedwas.

Following the postponement of last week’s game at Newbridge, head coach Tim Ryan has named a starting line-up which shows just one change with Kaden Davies taking over from Connor Tantum who is on the replacements’ bench which sees the return of Lewis Jones, Jacob Blackmore and Jordan Evans.

Neath v Narberth (Home)

15 Iestyn Morgan; 14 Morgan Meaclem, 13 Will Hepher, 12 Sam Harris, 11 Willis Wood; 10 Paul Short, 9 Kaden Davies; 1 Mason Morgan, 2 Kian Jones, 3 Marley Lovell (captain); 4 Rhys Barrow, 5 Matthew Davies; 6 Will Pope, 8 Casey Williams, 7 Gethin Tremlett

Replacements  – Sion Jones, Jack Powell, Lewis Jones, Brynley Thomas, Jacob Blackmore, Jordan Evans, Connor Tantum, Steff Williams

Referee – Mr. Gareth Newman (Abergavenny)

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
• 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

After a 2-week break in fixtures for Wales’ Autumn internationals, Neath will return to action at Merthyr on November 21 prior to back to back home games against Bargoed in league and Cup :-

Saturday    November 21      MERTHYR                                   Away                                                   2.30pm

Saturday    November 28      BARGOED                                  Home                                                   2.30pm

Saturday    November 21      BARGOED (Cup)                        Home                                                   2.30pm