Match Preview – Ebbw Vale RFC v Pontypool RFC
The Steelmen face Pontypool RFC on Saturday in the 2nd of the Derby Days in Super Rygbi Cymru. The game will see the Steelmen look to bounce back after their defeat at Pontypool Park last weekend by 23 -16. The game will also see the Steelmen defend the SRC Challengers Shield for the 3rd time.
In the corresponding fixture last season, the Steelmen beat Pontypool by 16-10 at the Ciner Glass Community Stadium.
Jason Strange makes several changes to the starting XV for this weekend’s game. There are 2 changes in the pack with Morgan Davies and Adam Williams starting in the front row. Evan Lloyd returns to the team at 10 after injury led to him having to pull out of last weekend’s fixture.
Adam Court will also be looking to make his 50th appearance for the Steelmen on Saturday,
Replacements will be named before kick-off.
The starting XV is as follows:
15 Matt Jones 14 Harry Rees-Weldon 13 Cameron Davies 12 Dom Franchi 11 Hamish Anderson 10 Evan Lloyd 9 Rory Harries
1 Morgan Davies 2 Joe Franchi (C) 3 Adam Williams 4 Dylan Bartlett 5 Curtis Gregory 6 Jack Pope 7 Sion Parry 8 Ryan Jenkins
Replacements
To Be Confirmed…
Match Day Information
Ebbw Vale RFC v Pontypool RFC
Saturday 28th December
CINER GLASS Community Stadium
Kick off 2.30pm
Admission
Full Price: £14
Concession: £10
Tickets can be bought online at the following link: https://www.evrfc.co.uk/product/28th-december-pontypool/
Tickets can also be purchased at the ground on match day. They can be purchased with either cash or card.
RGC Trip (4th/5th January 2025)
Reminder to those supporters travelling with the Addicts to RGC next weekend. the remaining balance for the bus needs to be paid this week before travel.
This can be paid by cash in the club shop or by bank transfer to the Ebbw Addicts account. (see Angharad and Sharon in the club shop at tomorrow’s game)
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