Neath v Pontypridd

2nd May 2008

Neath Rugby prepare for Final with dress rehearsal against Pontypridd.

Friday 2nd May
The Gnoll

7.15pm

Neath will return to the Gnoll for their first floodlight Friday of the season.
After clinching their 4th league title on April 20th their game against Pontypridd will be preparation for Neath Rugby's cup final with the valley commandoes on May 17th.

Quote from head coach Rowland Phillips:

"After the pressure of cup rugby, this evenings game will be a good opportunity for both cup final teams to relax and enjoy a game of rugby.

Obviously both teams will want the upper hand psychologically going into the final but I think tonight is a great opportunity for players to enjoy and express themselves.

As a club we have the utmost respect for Pontypridd who not only have an excellent league record but are also a fantastic cup team aswell."

Neath Team from:

G.King, K.James, S.Thomas, D.Lockyer, W.Mitchell, M.Nuthall, A. Bevan, H.Thomas, A.Thomas, G.James, M.Roberts, N.Downs, M.Jones, J.Richards, A.James, A.Littlehales, J.Thomas, C.Mitchell, C.Ruddock, E.Evans, S.Martin, M.Morgan, A.Llewellyn, G.Gravell, L.Beach (captain), S.Pengelly J.Merriman, G.Price,