After a bright start last Saturday, Newport travel to St Helens intent on consolidating their league position. Last season they came away with the points but Swansea had already done the damage with a battling win at Newport Stadium. A win that cost the Black & Ambers home advantage in the league play-off final. The home team will be keen to get the win following their loss to Carmarthen Quins las time out..
Carwyn Penny takes the ten spot with new recruit, Barney Nightingale, starting in the centre.
Newport: Tom Workman, Wade Langley, Nathan Evans, Joe Peard, Rynard Landman, Josh Skinner, Josh Reid, Ben Roach Captain, Dafydd Buckland, Carwyn Penny, Elliot Frewen, Jac Lloyd, Barney Nightingale, Lloyd Lewis, Ioan Davies,
Replacements: Tyler Olding, Archie Callaghan, Ollie Drake, Nick Thomas, Kyle Tayler, Luke Crane, Jon Morris, Liam Lloyd
Referee: Aaron Parry
AR1: Simon Rees
AR2: Harvey Purnell
Kick-off: 2:30
Venue: St. Helen’s