The death has occurred of former Neath RFC committeeman Gerald Evans at the age of 96.

He served on the Neath RFC committee in the centenary year 1971/72 and the Club’s sympathy goes to his family and friends.

A minute’s silence will be held prior to Saturday’s pre-season warm-up game against Ebbw Vale (2.30pm) in his memory and that of other Neath RFC members who passed away over the summer.