Neath will host Bonymaen in the Welsh Premiership on Boxing Day, December 26 with a 2.30pm kick off.

The two neighbouring clubs have swapped fixtures allowing the All Blacks to host a holiday game – something they do rather well – and the return will be played at Bonymaen on the last Saturday of the season, April 26.

Neath’s more traditional Boxing Day opponents have been Aberavon but they have a date with Swansea over Christmas so the All Blacks have moved to clinch some Christmas entertainment at The Gnoll against opponents who wear similar black and red shirts.

Boxing Day at The Gnoll is usually a great rugby occasion – last year over 4,000 watched Neath beat Aberavon 24-19. The previous year, nearby Briton Ferry provided the entertainment with over 3,000 in attendance.

December 26 is always a big day in Neath RFC’s calendar and further information will be released closer to the date.