Match Preview – Ebbw Vale RFC v Aberavon RFC
Ebbw Vale RFC v Aberavon RFC
It’s the start of a new era in Welsh club rugby as the Steelmen entertain Aberavon RFC in the first round of the inaugural Super Rygbi Cymru competition.
Last season in the Indigo Premiership, both teams claimed 1 victory apiece, with the Steelmen coming out on top 41-8 at the CINER GLASS Community Stadium in April.
Jason Strange has selected a squad full of youth and experience for the opening fixture of the league season. Hamish Anderson starts at full back with Ryan Gardner and Ewan Bowden taking their place on the wing. Upfront, Dylan Bartlett and Curtis Gregory continue their partnership in the 2nd row while talented youngsters Ewan McIntyre and Ben Main join the experienced Lewis Young in the back row. Joe Franchi will continue to captain the squad.
The full Ebbw Vale team is as follows
15 Hamish Anderson 14 Ewan Bowden 13 Ethan Phillips 12 Dom Franchi 11 Ryan Gardner 10 Evan Lloyd 9 Jon Evans
1 Luke Garrett 2 Joe Franchi (CAPT) 3 Adam Court 4 Dylan Bartlett 5 Curtis Gregory 6 Ewan McIntyre 7 Ben Main 8 Lewis Young
Replacements
16 Ieuan Morris 17 Morgan Davies 18 Adam Williams 19 Jack Pope 20 Kobi Rees 21 Rory Harries 22 Josh Malson 23 Cameron Davies
On the new league Dom Franchi commented, “It’s always nice to be at home for the first game of the season. All the teams have strengthened, and it is going to be highly competitive from the first game to the very last.”
Match Day Information
Ebbw Vale RFC v Aberavon RFC
Saturday 14th September
CINER GLASS Community Stadium
Kick off 2.30pm
Sat Nav Postcode: NP23 5AZ
Admission Prices
FULL: £14
CONCESSION: £10
Please note there are no online ticket purchases for this match, however both card and cash payments will be able to be taken at the game.
Season Tickets
Season Tickets can be purchased online and collected at the club before the match on Saturday.
Ebbw Addicts Information
Our next fixture is on Thursday 19th September, when the Steelmen travel to the Arms Park to face Cardiff RFC for a game live on S4C Clic.
The Addicts are looking to provide transport to the above game. Please see the Addicts crew in the club shop on Saturday to book your seats on the bus.
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