After two hard-fought wins on the road at Brecon (19-12) and Newbridge (25-13), Neath welcome old friends Cross Keys to The Gnoll on Saturday (kick off 2.30pm).

Cross Keys started the season with a home win over Bonymaen (30-27) but have since suffered losses to Merthyr (15-80) and Brecon last week (27-40). Neath supporters always look forward to the fixture as Keys can be relied upon to put up a good performance at The Gnoll.

In the Neath team, Llewellyn Hawkes switches to full back with Matthew Jenkins and Ki Morgan, fast becoming a crowd pleaser at The Gnoll, on the wings and Rhodri Cole resumes at scrum-half. Up front, experienced props Gareth Lloyd and Elis Hopkins return in an otherwise unchanged pack.

Neath’s crowds are up on last year and the All Blacks are hoping to attract a good home following again. Saturday’s forecast is for sunny weather and supporters are encouraged to arrive early for what promises to be another entertaining encounter at The Gnoll.

Neath v Cross Keys (Home)

15 Llewellyn Hawkes; 14 Matthew Jenkins, 13 Rhodri Wall, 12 Kieran Charles, 11 Ki Morgan; 10 Steff Williams, 9 Rhodri Cole; 1 Gareth Lloyd, 2 Kian Jones, 3 Elis Hopkins; 4 Matthew Davies, 5 Jacob Blackmore; 6 Casey Williams, 8 Ben Williams (captain), 7 Gethin Tremlett

Replacements – 16 Josh Clark, 17 Josh Jones, 18 Mason Morgan, 19 Cai Arnold, 20 Dan Watkins, 21 Ellis Lewis, 22 Elli Evans, 23 Nathan Orrells

Referee – Mr. Elliot Mayor (Cardiff)

Forthcoming Fixtures

Saturday     October 5            Brecon (Cup)                         Away          2.30pm

Saturday     October 12          Newcastle Emlyn                   Away          2.30pm

Saturday     October 19          Ystrad Rhondda                     Away          2.30pm

Supporter Information

• Admission : Adults £10, Under-16’s FREE
• Turnstiles at the Town End will open at 1.30pm
• Programmes on sale inside the gates (only £2) – don’t miss your copy !
• Refreshments available inside the ground – bar and Tuck Shop
• For the comfort of spectators, no dogs allowed (other than sight-assisting), and there is no smoking or vaping inside ground.
• Main Stand – please keep the concourse clear at all times to allow others to enjoy the match.