All Wales Sport’s CARL FIELD previews this weekend’s
Principality Premiership fixtures.
Llanelli v Neath (Friday)
Llanelli will fancy their chances after pushing Carmarthen
Quins all the way last weekend, while Neath need to make massive improvements
in their scrum play if they are to get their first points on the board.
Prediction: Llanelli by 7 points
Aberavon v Pontypridd
Jason Hyatt’s side will be buoyed by picking up their first win
of the season at Bedwas but I can’t see past yet another bonus point win for
the champions – who will be determined not to produce a repeat of their
lacklustre first half display against Bridgend last Saturday.
Prediction: Pontypridd by 15 points
Bedwas v Carmarthen Quins
Bedwas’ win at Cross Keys a fortnight ago proves they can
mix with the best of them on their day, but I don’t expect a shock here against
an in-form Carmarthen side, who have started with three wins from three.
Prediction: Carmarthen Quins by 10 points
Bridgend v Newport
The Ravens have struggled so far, although can take
encouragement from their performance at Pontypridd, where they were unfortunate
not to earn at least a losing bonus point. Conversely Newport kicked started
their campaign with victory at Ebbw Vale last time out and I predict they’ll leave Brewery
Field with the spoils tomorrow.
Prediction: Newport by 5 points
Cross Keys v Ebbw Vale
Cross Keys, who have recorded two wins on the road, will be
keen to avoid a repeat of their shock home defeat against Bedwas a fortnight
ago against the Premiership new boys – who tasted defeat for the first time
since returning to the top flight against Newport last weekend.
Prediction: Cross Keys by 7 points
Llandovery v Cardiff
Early pace setters Cardiff suffered a setback against Cross
Keys last Saturday and are on the road for the first time at the Drovers, who I’m
backing to record their third straight win.
Prediction: Llandovery by 5 points
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