Match Preview – SRC Cup – Ebbw Vale RFC v Carmarthen Quins

SRC Cup

Ebbw Vale RFC v Carmarthen Quins

The Steelmen return to action in the first group game of the SRC Cup against Carmarthen Quins at the CINER GLASS Community Stadium on Saturday.

The new competition sees the Steelmen in the same group as Newport RFC, Pontypool RFC, Swansea RFC and Quins with the group winners making the inaugural SRC Cup Final.

Jason Strange has selected a squad full of youth and experience for the opening fixture of SRC Cup.

Gruff Tough starts for the first time at scrum half with Morgan Richards returning at full back. Ewan Bowden and Ieuan Evans start on the wing

Upfront, Gethin Williams makes his first start for the Steelmen since returning from injury, while Lewis Young, Ben Main and Ewan McIntyre start in the backrow.

Jacob Hopkins will be looking to make his first appearance for the Steelmen from the bench having previously featured in the preseason games against Newbridge RFC and Clifton RFC

The full Ebbw Vale team is as follows

15 Morgan Richards 14 Ewan Bowden 13 Cam Davies 12 Dom Franchi  11 Ieuan Evans 10 Evan Lloyd  9 Gruff Tough

1 Luke Garrett 2 Joe Franchi (CAPT)  3 Adam Court  4 Gethin Williams  5 Curtis Gregory  6 Ewan McIntyre  7 Ben Main  8 Lewis Young

Replacements

16 A.N.Other  17 Morgan Davies  18 Adam Williams  19 Dylan Bartlett 20 Sion Parry 21 Jacob Hopkins  22 Rory Harries 23 Ryan Gardner

Match Day Information

Ebbw Vale RFC v Carmarthen Quins

Saturday 25th January

CINER GLASS Community Stadium

Kick off 2.30pm

Sat Nav Postcode: NP23 5AZ

Season Tickets

The match will be FREE entry for all Ebbw Vale RFC season ticket holders. Just show you season ticket at the gate.

Admission Prices

FULL: £14

CONCESSION: £10

Tickets can be purchased online at the following link: https://www.evrfc.co.uk/product-category/match-day-tickets/