Skewen still flying high after victory over trailblazers

Skewen, who inflicted Division Two West leaders Glynneath’s first defeat last week, face another highflying side when they travel to Kenfig Hill, who will also be looking to bounce back from their first loss.


“We were very happy with the result last week, it has created a big buzz amongst the players. Obviously we’ve had players coming back from long term injuries since the start of this season and now we’re pretty much at full strength and have been getting stronger week on week,” said Coach Richard Ball. “ Away from home against Kenfig Hill on Saturday will obviously be tough but the team is full of confidence and we know one game doesn’t make a season so hopefully we can back up last week’s win with another big performance.”


Unfortunately for Skewen, they will be missing hooker Steffan Bond who had his appendix removed this week, but back row Edward Price will be making his debut for the side, while another new addition, tight head David Edwards, also comes into contention.


Cwmllynfell will be hoping to bag back to back wins when they travel to Kidwelly on Saturday.


“The scoreline against Kenfig Hill doesn’t really do us justice. With ten minutes to go, we were leading 27-3 but they scored three tries in the final ten minutes. Having said that, we were very pleased with how the team responded from suffering their first defeat against Glynneath the week before,” said Secretary Eirion Richards. “Hopefully we can go to Kidwelly on Saturday and notch up another win. We know it won’t be easy as even though they got thumped up at Builth Wells last week, they’re at home and will be looking to put in a big performance.”


Cwm welcome back prop Carl Ackland into the fray as the squad are at full strength for their trip west.


Aberavon Quins were left frustrated last weekend when Maesteg called off their match but will look to clinch their fourth straight victory when they host Crymych.


“We were extremely frustrated about the Maesteg match. We sympathize with Maesteg’s situation but it’s not really fair for the teams that they don’t field a team against, as come the end of the season, you don’t want to be playing three games in a week to catch up on fixtures,” said Coach Paul Morgan. “Looking ahead to Saturday, I sat down with the lads and told them that although Crymych are struggling and haven’t won a game yet, they’re bound to break their duck at some point and we must be totally switched on, but having said that, realistically we have to target it as a bonus point win.”


Quins are still carrying a few injuries with Darren Gibbs, James Peplow and Richard Dyer still sidelined, while Danny Webb also faces a late fitness test. However, two new signings are set to make their debut with Nathan Flynn from Baglan and wing Stuart Dighton, who has joined after playing in New Zealand for the past few years, set to make their debuts.


Meanwhile, Glynneath will be eager to return to winning ways against freefalling Maesteg.


Elsewhere, Loughor looking for their third consecutive victory welcome Builth Wells and Felinfoel head west to face Aberystwyth.