Match Preview – Ebbw Vale RFC v Cardiff RFC

The SRC Challengers Shield is on the line as the Steelmen entertain Cardiff RFC at the CiNER GLASS Community Stadium this afternoon. The Steelmen have gained maximum points in the first two rounds of Super Rygbi Cymru this season with victories over Aberavon RFC and the Bridgend Ravens. Cardiff RFC have won one and lost one in their first two rounds.

Jason Strange makes a number of changes to the squad from the game against Bridgend Ravens. Dorian Jones makes his first start at 10 with Cameron Davies also coming into the starting line up at inside centre. Lewis Young makes his first appearance at 7 with Canadian International Sion Parry returning to the squad on the bench. In one further change, Morgan Richards returns at full back.

The full squad is as follows:

15 Morgan Richards 14 Dafydd Thomas 13 Ethan Phillips 12 Cameron Davies 11 Ewan Bowden 10 Dorian Jones 9 Rory Harries

1 Luke Garrett 2 Joe Franchi (c) 3 Adam Williams 4 Dylan Bartlett 5 Curtis Gregory 6 Jack Pope 7 Lewis Young 8 Owen Conquer

Replacements

16 Ieuan Morris 17 Adam Court 18 Morgan Bosanko 19 Alfred Bateman Lloyd 20 Sion Parry 21 Carter Pritchard 22 Evan Lloyd 23 Dom Franchi

Admission Prices

Full Price £15

Concession £10

Tickets can be purchased at the following link: Ebbw Vale RFC v Cardiff RFC

Steelmen Mural Unveiling

This Saturday is the unveiling of the tribute to past Ebbw Vale players and Men of Steel. Everyone is welcome to join us and the players families at 2.15pm prior to the kick off of the game against Cardiff RFC

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