The biggest club game in Wales on Saturday is the WRU Premiership clash at The Gnoll where third-placed Neath RFC welcome second-placed Beddau (kick off 2.30pm).

Beddau have made a fine start to the season with wins at Llangennech (22-21) and at home to Newbridge (33-5), Bargoed (26-nil) and Cross Keys (22-20).

Neath’s only defeat this year came on the opening day when they suffered a final kick 19-22 defeat against champions Merthyr.

Since then the Welsh All Blacks have shown some promise in defeating Ystrad Rhondda (69-19) and Pontypridd (23-19) in the Cup at home and on the road at Brecon (47-12) and at Llangennech (33-30) so a keen tussle is in prospect.

There are several personnel changes in the Neath starting line-up which sees the inclusion of wing Morgan Meaclem, scrum-half Kayden Davies, prop Mason Morgan, lock Jon Barley who will make his 150th appearance and back-rower Casey Williams. Aled Davies, a product of YG Ystalyfera, Tonna and the Ospreys Academy comes in at centre while ex-Millfield talent Owen Erasmus (Ospreys Academy) and  Taylor Hayden (Cwmavon) are on the replacements’ bench.

Neath v Beddau (Home)

15 Iestyn Morgan; 14  Jon Bayliss,  13 Sean Wilcox, 12 Aled Davies, 11 Morgan Meaclem; 10 Paul Short, 9 Kayden Davies; 1 Mason Morgan, 2 Sion Jones, 3 Tarik Dabeh; 4 Jon Barley, 5 Matthew Davies;  6 Casey Williams, 8 Ben Williams (captain), 7 Gethin Tremlett

Replacements  – 16 Kian Jones, 17 Owain Watts, 18 Ben Uphill, 19 Josh Hughes, 20 Jacob Blackmore, 21 Jacob Daniel, 22 Owen Erasmus, 23 Taylor Hayden

Referee – Mr. Nathan James (Abersychan)  AR3 – Mr. Tony Davies (Brecon)

Supporter Information

• Turnstiles at the Town End will open at 1.30pm and spectators are advised to arrive no later than 2.15pm for kick off at 2.30pm
• Adults – £10 cash or card at turnstiles
• Under-16’s FREE Admission when accompanied by an adult
• Programmes on sale inside the gates (only £2) – don’t miss your copy
• Refreshments available inside the ground – Shack Bar and Tuck Shop

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

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

Forthcoming Fixtures

Sat    October     18      Bargoed                Away         2.30pm

Sat    October     25      Beddau (Cup) Away         2.30pm

Sat    November    1      Pontypridd            Home         2.30pm