Merthyr – Cardiff team news

Cardiff travel to Merthyr in the In Indigo Premiership on Saturday. Speaking ahead of the game Head Coach Steve Law said” we will be looking to keep our run of form going, but are very aware that The Wern is a tough place to go and get a result. They have a very mature side and know how they want to play. We have made several changes through various circumstances, but that gives the boys coming in an opportunity.

“There are a few new faces. Ben Chapman starts at hooker having been allowed a permit to us from Cardiff University. He has a bright future ahead of him and we are looking forward to seeing how he goes. We also welcome back Ryan Wilkins after a long-term injury. It will be great to see him back on the park and we have already seen what he is capable of in his previous Premiership outings.”

Cardiff ( vs Merthyr)

15 Cameron Winnett

14 James Beal

13 Ryan Wilkins

12 Arron Pinches

11 Dewi Cross

10 Harrison James

9 Tom Habberfield (c)

1 Rhys Barratt

2 Ben Chapman

3 Ollie Drake

4 Sean Moore

5 Rhys Anstey

6 Alex Mann

7 Nathan Hudd

8 Ellis Thomas

 

16 Marc Thomas

17 Scott Andrews

18 Freddie Barnes

19 James Richards

20 Morgan Allen

21 Ethan Lloyd

22 Dan Fish

23 Will Keep

 

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