
TEAM NEWS & SUPPORTER INFORMATION: NEATH v NEWCASTLE EMLYN (HOME) – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1st, 2025 KICK OFF 2.30pm
Neath RFC face Newcastle Emlyn at The Lextan Gnoll on Saturday (kick off 2.30pm) and make several squad changes to the starting line-up.
Skipper Ben Williams returns to lead the side from No.8 with Jacob Blackmore resuming at lock for Matthew Davies while Josh Jones and Evan Kneath are in the front row. Behind the scrum, Connor Tantum takes over at scum-half and will partner Steff Williams with Iestyn Morgan at full back, Matthew Jenkins on the wing and Sean Wilcox resumes at centre.
Scrum-half Ellis Lewis is on the replacements bench which boasts plenty of forward experience with Ben Uphill poised to make his 100th appearance for Neath.
Neath v Newcastle Emlyn (Home)
15 Iestyn Morgan; 14 Nathan Orrells, 13 Rhodri Wall, 12 Sean Wilcox, 11 Matthew Jenkins; 10 Steff Williams, 9 Connor Tantum; 1 Josh Jones, 2 Evan Kneath, 3 Tarik Dabeh; 4 Jacob Blackmore, 5 Cai Arnold; 6 Casey Williams, 8 Ben Williams (captain), 7 Gethin Tremlett
Replacements – 16 Josh Clark, 17 Ben Uphill, 18 Gareth Lloyd, 19 Matthew Davies, 20 Owain Morgan, 21 Dyfan Ceredig, 22 Ellis Lewis, 23 George Richards
Referee – Mr. Matthew Leon (Cardiff) AR3 – Mr. Chris Lewis (Swansea Valley)
Supporter Information
- Spectators are advised to arrive at the turnstiles no later than 2.15pm
- Under-16’s FREE Admission, Adults – £10 cash or card at turnstiles
- Turnstiles at the Town End will open at 1.30pm.
- Programmes on sale inside the gates (only £2) – don’t miss your copy including a look at when Newbridge were Welsh champions !
- Refreshments available inside the ground – bars and Tuck Shop
- Bag searches will 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 to allow others to enjoy the match.
Next Fixture
Saturday February 15 Ystrad Rhondda Away 2.30pm