With the weather forecast holding good, there will be a big crowd when Neath RFC play WRU Championship West leaders Bonymaen at The Gnoll on Boxing Day (kick off at 2.30pm).

Neath will be aiming to put the disappointment of last Saturday’s 5-22 defeat by Cardiff Metropolitan behind them as quickly as possible while Bonymaen will be looking to extend their excellent run which has seen them lose only one game in the league this season.

Neath revert to a much more familiar-looking line-up than they fielded against the students. In the unlikely event that the weather changes, spectators need not worry as The Gnoll is one of few grounds in Wales which has cover on three sides – and the pitch is in excellent condition.

Neath v Bonymaen (Home)

15 Iestyn Morgan; 14 Morgan Meaclem, 13 Sean Wilcox, 12 Sam Harris, 11 Jon Bayliss; 10 Paul Short, 9 Connor Tantum; 1 Mason Morgan, 2 Kian Jones, 3 Marley Lovell; 4 Matthew Davies, 5 Jacob Blackmore; 6 Steff Lewis, 8 Ben Williams (captain) 7 Gethin Tremlett

Replacements – 16 Morgan Little, 17 Josh Jones, 18 Cellan James, 19 Jonny Evans 20 Will Pope, 21 Casey Williams, 22 Jacob Daniel, 23 Llewellyn Hawkes, 24 Cellan Davies, 25 Owain Clarke

Referee – Mr. Andrew Moule (Port Talbot), Touch Judge – Mr. Julian Beynon

Supporter Information

• Turnstiles at the Town End will be open from 1.00pm and spectators are advised to arrive no later than 2.15pm for the kick off at 2.30pm
• Adults – £10 cash or card at turnstiles
• Under-16’s FREE Admission when accompanied by an adult
• Match Programmes (£2) will be on sale inside the gates – 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

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 – January Fixtures

Saturday    January 3     Merthyr                        Away         2.30pm

Saturday    January 10   Ystrad Rhondda             Away         2.30pm

Saturday    January 17   Brecon                         Home        2.30pm

Saturday    January 24   Llanelli Wanderers (Cup) Dunvant     2.30pm

Saturday    January 31   Llangennech                   Home        2.30pm

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