Neath RFC welcome Ystrad Rhondda to The Gnoll in the second Saturday of the Welsh Premiership on Saturday (kick off 2.30pm)

The All Blacks were cruelly done by last week when they suffered a final kick 19-22 defeat against champions Merthyr and they come up against an Ystrad Rhondda side who won a tight one themselves – 26-25 against Cross Keys.

Head Coach Tim Ryan has made several adjustments to the Neath side in the knowledge that the team will need to rotate over the season.

Winger Ki Morgan, props Owain Watts and Tarek Dabeh, lock Jacob Blackmore and flanker Casey Williams all return to the starting XV after strong performances off the bench last week while centre Sean Wilcox is also back.

Neath v Ystrad Rhondda (Home)

15 Morgan Meaclem; 14 Jon Bayliss, 13 Kieran Charles, 12 Sean Wilcox, 11 Ki Morgan; 10 Iestyn Morgan, 9 Connor Tantum; 1 Owain Watts, 2 Sion Jones, 3 Tarik Dabeh; 4 Matthew Davies, 5 Jacob Blackmore ; 6 Casey Williams, 8 Ben Williams (captain), 7 Gethin Tremlett

Replacements  –  Kian Jones, Mason Morgan, Marley Lovell, Josh Hughes, Steff Lewis, Kaden Davies, Sam Harris, Jacob Skeels

Referee – Mr. Andrew Moule (Port Talbot)  AR3 – Mr. Chris Lewis (Swansea Valley)

Supporter Information

• Turnstiles at the Town End will open at 1.30pm and spectators are advised to arrive no later than 2.15pm for kick off at 2.30pm
• Adults – £10 cash or card at turnstiles
• Under-16’s FREE Admission when accompanied by an adult
• Programmes on sale inside the gates (only £2) – don’t miss your copy
• Refreshments available inside the ground – Shack Bar and Tuck Shop
• 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 – multi-storey car park 50 metres across road from The Gnoll

SEASON TICKETS – Neath v Ystrad Rhondda

Until the credit-card style tickets arrive we advise those who have bought Season Tickets for the 2025-26 Season as follows:

1. Those who have bought tickets online can download their tickets and present these on your phones at the turnstiles
2. Those who have paid cash will need to advise the turnstile staff of their names on entry.
   A list of current season ticket holders will be available at the turnstiles for staff.

Forthcoming Fixtures

Sat    September 20      Brecon                 Away         2.30pm

Sat    September 27      Pontypridd (Cup)    Home         2.30pm

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