No games for either side last weekend means both should be champing at the bit going into tonight’s encounter at St. Helen’s. Swansea will want to put defeat to Tonmawr last time out firmly behind them and if the first league clash between the sides in September is anything to go by, there could be a few points in this one.
David’s verdict – Swansea by seven points
Laura’s verdict – Bridgend by six points
Carmarthen Quins v Pontypridd (Saturday, noon)
Ponty will start slight favourites for this one after the Quins were humbled by Ebbw Vale in the cup last Saturday but are on a roll of three wins in the league. However, Ponty have never won at Carmarthen Park though they do have Adam Thomas back from a long-term injury and will want to keep up the pressure on Neath and Llandovery.
David’s verdict – Ponty by five points
Laura’s verdict – Quins by five points
Neath v Cardiff (Saturday, 1.15pm)
Neath have the incentive of going top of the table if they beat Cardiff, who would have been buoyed by their cup victory over Llanelli last weekend. The hosts have shown their mettle in recent weeks with battling performances at Cross Keys in the league and Bridgend Athletic in the cup and should have too much for the Blue and Blacks.
David’s verdict – Neath by eight points
Laura’s verdict – Neath by 10 points
Aberavon v Newport (Saturday, 1.30pm)
A win for the Wizards would mark Richard Morris’s 500thappearance for the club style and although Newport were comfortable winners against Cardiff last time out, home advantage will help Aberavon. They also got back to winning ways with a high-scoring triumph over Bedwas last Saturday.
David’s verdict – Aberavon by 12 points
Laura’s verdict – Aberavon by 10 points
Llanelli v Cross Keys (Saturday, 1.30pm)
A repeat of the British & Irish Cup quarter-final, this game shouldn’t be as one-sided as that which Keys won 32-8 at Pandy Park last month. Both teams come into it on the back of contrasting fortunes in the cup and Keys know a bonus-point win at Parc y Scarlets could see them leapfrog the Scarlets in the league table.
David’s verdict – Keys by five points
Laura’s verdict – Llanelli by seven points
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