Cardiff RFC are back in Super Rygbi Cymru league action as they take on Llandovery RFC at Church Bank on Saturday afternoon (KO: 2:00pm).
Dan Fish’s men come into the encounter with the Drovers on the back of a hard fought 31-24 win over Aberavon RFC at the Cardiff Arms Park. A penalty try was accompanied by crosses from Joe Goodchild, Fraser Jones and hooker, Alun Rees bagged a brace as the Blue and Blacks ended their SRC Cup campaign with a win.
The hosts for Saturday’s contest are currently unbeaten since October last year, having last timeout put aside Bridgend Ravens 50-35.
It’s also a welcome return for Cam Tyler-Grocott who has been named on the bench and will potentially play his first game since last season after being sidelined due to injury. Cam was also voted Academy Player’s Player of the season as well.
Team News:
1. Joe Cowell
2. Alun Rees
3. Tom Harper
4. Mackenzie Martin
5. Craig Hudd (c)
6. Gwilym Bradley
7. Nathan Hudd
8. Lucas de la Rua
9. Ethan Lloyd
10. Josh Thomas
11. Dewi Cross
12. Jason Harries
13. Osian Darwin-Lewis
14. Joe Goodchild
15. Matty Young
Replacements:
16. Gavin Parry
17. Cam Tyler-Grocott
18. Christian Brooke
19. Sean Moore
20. Aled Ward
21. Joe Williams
22. Fraser Jones
23. Kodie Stone
Pre-Match Thoughts:
Speaking ahead of the match head coach, Dan Fish said: “Really looking forward to going to Llandovery Saturday top of the table clash and two very good sides going against each other.
“We have had some real good close games over the last couple of years and I’m expecting another one Saturday.
“These games are the reason you want to play rugby to challenge yourselves against the best teams and best players.
“We have had a real good week leading into this game and are fully focused on going there to get the win,” Fish added.
Head-to-Head:
Historically, previous meetings between the sides have been in favour of the Drovers, with them winning 24 of their 46 meetings. The last time these two met was back in January when there was late drama at Church Bank.
The Blue and Blacks showed great spirit and determination as at the break they led 21-12 but after tries from Edmund Anya, Nathan Hudd, Joe Williams and a brace by Jason Harries it proved not to be enough, as Llandovery ran out 40-33 winners.
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