Newport’s fine form in the last four league games has earned a home quarter-final in the play-offs against Aberavon RFC. This game will be played at Newport Stadium, and it’s hoped that the Black & Ambers can recreate the attractive, fast-paced rugby that we’ve seen at Rodney Parade. A win will mean a semi-final game against Cardiff RFC, away, or Bridgend RFC, at home.
Aberavon have had some good results in their recent games including wins against Ebbw Vale and Pontypool, and a close bonus point loss against Llandovery. They have a very strong pack and some fast, skilful backs, so Newport cannot take anything for granted in this very important game.
Newport: Tom Devine, Tyler Olding, Garin Harris, Josh Skinner, Max Williams, George Young, Kyle Tayler, Ben Roach Captain, Dafydd Buckland, Jac Lloyd, Lloyd Lewis, Chay Foster-Smith, Dai Richards, Iestyn Galton, Carwyn Penny.
Replacements: Aneurin Jenkins, Tom Workman, Ollie Drake, Morgan Burgess, Josh Reid, Luke Crane, Elliot Frewen, Barney Nightingale.
Referee: Keith David
AR1: Carwyn Sion
AR2: Jack Davies
Kick off: 2:30 PM
Venue: Newport Stadium, Newport Sports Village, NP19 4PT
SEASON TICKET HOLDERS ARE REMINDED THAT THIS GAME IS ALL-PAY