Match Preview – Pontypool RFC v Ebbw Vale RFC

Pontypool vs Ebbw Vale Preview

Second placed Ebbw Vale travel to Pontypool Park on the 2^nd of November 2023 to play in front of the cameras against third placed Pontypool, with a kick-off at 7:30pm.

With both teams having won six games on the bounce, Jason Strange’s side will be aiming to keep their good run going but will know that an improved performance from the match against Bridgend Ravens will be required if they are to take anything from the game.

As the two teams have not played each other for some time in the league, the game will no doubt be a fiercely contested derby, with neither side looking to give an inch.

Jason Strange makes several changes to the squad from the game against the Ravens for the Steelmen’s visit to Pontypool.

The Full Squad is:

15.Morgan Richards 14. Carrick Mcdonough 13. Ethan Phillips 12. Dom Franchi 11. Jordan Thomas 10. Evan Lloyd 9 Jon Evans

1.Morgan Davies 2. Rhys Francis (CAPT) 3. Harry Drane 4. Dylan Bartlett 5. Jakub Malecki 6. Cameron Regan 7. Lewis Young 8. Ryan Jenkins

Replacements from…

Ieuan Morris, Luke Garrett, Adam Court, Curtis Gregory, Chad Thomas, Gethin Williams, Rory Harries, Kieran Meek and Ryan Davies

Ebbw Addicts Travel

For those travelling with the Addicts, the bus will be leaving the Welfare at 6.30pm.

The Welfare will be open from 5.00pm for drinks and snacks before travelling to Pontypool.

For those supporters making their own way to Pontypool the address is: Pontypool RFC, Pontypool Park, Pontypool, NP4 8AT