Neath RFC play Bridgend RFC at The Gnoll on Friday evening (kick off 7.30pm).

After fielding virtually a new-look team in their 49-21 win at Maesteg a fortnight ago, Neath name a much more familiar-looking side to start this fixture as coach Tim Ryan affords the full squad some game-time.

There are welcome returns for Sam Harris and Paul Short who suffered lengthy lay-offs last season in a side led by prop Marley Lovell. Among the replacements is another long-term absentee Kieran Charles as well as two WRU Cup-winning heroes Llewellyn Hawkes and Ben Williams.

Neath v Bridgend (Home)

15 Steff Williams; 14 Locky Barron, 13 Sam Harris, 12 Sean Wilcox, 11 Morgan Meaclem; 10 Paul Short, 9 Connor Tantum; 1 Mason Morgan, 2 Sion Jones, 3 Marley Lovell (captain); 4 Matthew Davies, 5  Josh Hughes, 6 Will Pope, 8 Elis R. Lewis, 7 Gethin Tremlett

Replacements  (From) – Llewellyn Hawkes, Kieran Tantum, Kieran Charles, Ryan Callaghan, Dion Jones, Rhodri Jones, Morgan Hughes, Ben Uphill, Lewis Jones, Kamren Harris, Jack Phillips, Brynley Thomas,  Rhys Barrow, Ben Williams

Referee – Mr. Aaron Parry (Pontypool)

Supporter Information

• Turnstiles at the Town End will be open from 6.45pm and spectators are advised to arrive no later than 7.10pm for the kick off at 7.30pm
• Adults – £5 cash or card at turnstiles (no re-entry
• Under-16’s FREE Admission when accompanied by an adult
• Programmes (£1) will be on sale inside the gates – don’t miss your copy !
• 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 Fixture

Saturday    August 29      The Fijians                   Home         2.30pm