WELSH PREMIERSHIP

ABERAVON head coach Jason Hyatt has predicted an entertaining game when the Wizards take on Newport in the Indigo Group Premiership’s game of the weekend.

Hyatt’s Aberavon and the Black and Ambers both had fine Premiership Cup campaigns and also won their first games of the new league season.

One of the two side’s perfect starts will have to end at the Talbot Athletic Ground.

“It’s been worrying to see professional rugby teams being affected by Covid-19, but we count ourselves lucky to be playing and are looking forward to this weekend,” Hyatt said.

“I was delighted with our bonus-point win at Swansea to start the league season and we are looking to build on that and get some momentum going.

“Newport have been playing very well and watching their footage, I have been surprised. They have a good mix to their game and drive a lot of line-outs.”

After a disappointing defeat at in-form Llandovery in round one, RGC 1404 will hope the home comforts of Parc Eirias will help them get back to winning ways.

Ceri Jones’ side host Pontypridd and the RGC head coach said: “Pontypridd is a team we have got to know well.

“We’ve played them once plus preparing for the game that was postponed due to the Storm. They are a different team with Diggy Bird as he is more a kicking 10 than Ben Burnell.

“We will have to deal with that type of game. He scored 23 points and picked up man of the match last week, so he will be a threat.

“They also have the experience in the forwards as well, so we know what challenges they bring as a side.”

Carmarthen Quins hammered regional rivals Llanelli 30-13 on Thursday.

Bridgend against Merthyr, Swansea’s game with Cardiff and Llandovery v Ebbw Vale have all been postponed.