Following the warm-up game at Newport Stadium when the Black & Ambers came out on top in a close contest in the SRC Cup, the two sides face each other again in a very meaningful league encounter at Rodney Parade.
Both sides have played 14 matches and have 4 to play with Newport 4th in the league with 50 points and Pontypool 5th with 45 points. It’s almost certain that these two teams will play each other in the SRC League play-offs but whoever finishes in 4th position will have the home advantage. There is a lot on this game.
Pontypool had a good win last weekend against Carmarthen, gaining 6 points in a high-scoring game. They always raise their game against Newport and will enjoy the experience of playing at our spiritual home.
Newport: Tom Workman, Henry Palmer, Garin Harris, Lewis David, Josh Skinner, George Young, Kyle Tayler, Ben Roach, Captain, Che Hope, Jac Lloyd, Elliot Frewen, Chay Foster-Smith, Jon Morris, Oli Andrew, Carwyn Penny.
Replacements: Tyler Olding, Harry Fry, Ollie Drake, Rhys Jenkins, Josh Reid, Daf Buckland, Iestyn Galton, Ioan Davies
Referee: Adam Jones
AR1: Nathan James
AR2: Aaron Parry
Kick-off: 2:30 PM
Venue: Rodney Parade, Newport
PLEASE NOTE: All supporters are strongly advised to buy their match tickets on-line to avoid queueing before the game.
Season ticket holders will need to collect a match ticket from the ticket booth (black cabin).