On Saturday we’ll see two teams looking for their first win of the season. Swansea will be playing their third away game on the bounce and will not be too downhearted with the losses to top teams, Pontypool and Llandovery. After a promising first half against Llandovery, the Black & Ambers have struggled to reach the high standards of last season, leaving the coaching team with plenty of work to do.
The Black & Ambers make several changes to the starting line-up but are still without influential captain, Ben Roach. Kyle Tayler has recovered from injury and starts at openside. Lucus Welch gets the 9 jersey with Jac Lloyd again starting at 10. Dai Richards makes a welcome return to the team.
Newport: Tom Devine, Wade Langley, Liam Newstead, Josh Skinner Capt., Callum Bradbury, Josh Reid, Kyle Tayler, Ioan Rhys Davies, Lucus Welch, Jac Lloyd, Morgan Williams, Chay Foster-Smith, David Richards, Finn Baker, Carwyn Penny.
Replacements: Henry Palmer, Jordan Morris, Nathan Davies, Joe Peard, Morgan Burgess, Dafydd Buckland, Harrison James, Barney Nightingale.
Referee: Mathew Leon
AR1: Ben Connor
AR2: Connor Dunne
Kick-off: 2:30
Venue: Newport Stadium, Newport Sports Village, NP19 4PT
Supporters are reminded that Newport Cricket Club is closed for refurbishment
NEWPORT BUS SERVICE 45
According to the bus timetable, a No 45 Bus leaves the City Centre Bus station at 13:35 to Newport Sports Village., swimming pool.
Picks up at swimming pool at 16:45 back to City Centre.