BRIDGEND v NEWPORT

On Saturday Newport travel to The Dunraven Brewery Field to face a Bridgend team that seems to have got their season back on track.  After a run of losses they have won their last two games, against RGC and Aberavon, with high-scoring bonus point victories in each match.

The Black & Ambers have lost their last two games and need a good performance against Bridgend to push on and start climbing up the league table.  They have been working hard in training and they can’t wait to play some rugby.

This game sees two players pass significant milestones.  Josh Skinner will play his 100th game and Kyle Tayler will play his 150th.  Congratulations to two outstanding servants of Newport Rugby Football Club.  With both playing superbly we look forward to seeing them make many more appearances in the famous Black & Amber.  We thank you!

Newport: Tom Workman, Henry Palmer, Nathan Evans, Joe Peard, Josh Skinner, Solomone Funaki, Josh Reid, Ben Roach Captain, Dafydd Buckland, Jac Lloyd, Lloyd Lewis, Chay Smith, David Richards, Ollie Andrew, Ioan Davies.

Replacements: Tyler Olding, Harry Fry, Garin Harris, Max Williams, Kyle Tayler, Luke Crane, Carwyn Penny, Iestyn Galton,

Referee:  Lucas Yendle

AR1: Carwyn Williams

AR2:  Simon Rees

Kick-off:  2:30 PM

Venue: The Dunraven Brewery Field, Bridgend, CF31 4GE