Cardiff RFC entertain top-of-the-league Ebbw Vale tomorrow afternoon at the Cardiff Arms Park (16:25).
The Blue and Blacks come into the contest aiming to record their fourth consecutive Super Rygbi Cymru win, despite suffering a 21-14 loss in a friendly against Wales U20s last Friday.
Speaking ahead of the match, captain Craig Hudd said: “Ebbw are a strong team, and that’s clearly reflected in the league table where they are deservedly top.
“They bring a physical game and have a clear game plan. We know it’s going to be a tough challenge, but one we are relishing.
The pair last met in the league back in September at the CiNER GLASS Community Stadium. That day, Cardiff fell to a 60-20 loss.
Winger Joe Goodchild, on his 72nd appearance for the club, bagged himself a brace with brilliant crosses in the corner.
Hooker Gavin Parry scored his second of the season with outside-half, Lloyd Lucas kicking five points from the tee, but it proved insufficient.
This was due to Ieuan Morris claiming a hat-trick, with scores from Ethan Phillips, Joe Franchi, Morgan Richards, Ewan Bowden, Sion Parry, and a penalty try, saw Ebbw Vale claim the spoils.
On wanting to change the wrongs to rights from that afternoon over three months ago, Hudd added: “Definitely, I was injured at the start of the year, so I wasn’t involved in the game, but I was there running water and messages on.
“We were at our worst that day, and we are looking to right a few wrongs this week.”
The meeting against the Steelmen is part of yet another double-header in the Welsh capital.
Cardiff Rugby, following the Blue and Blacks’ clash, face Benetton Rugby in an intriguing BKT United Rugby Championship encounter (KO: 19:45).
“We always enjoy playing in the double-headers, bigger crowds and bigger occasions, and we have a good record in them, so hopefully that continues this week,” concluded Hudd.
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