Another big weekend for South Wales's top clubs

THE top three clubs in the first division of the South Wales Cricket Association will all be favourites going into their matches tomorrow, but again the weather could have a big say on the weekend’s games.

Leaders Dafen were held to a draw by Maesteg Celtic last Saturday as the rain badly affected their fixture and a host of others throughout the league.

They have home advantage tomorrow when bottom side Pontardawe are the visitors with Dafen looking for nothing less than victory and a full house of batting and bowling bonus points.

Ynystawe and Swansea both recorded comfortable wins last time out but they are on the road on Saturday with trips to Clydach and Tata Steel respectively.

Neath should also be aiming for a full complement of points when they go west to Llangennech while Gowerton entertain Maesteg Celtic.

It’s first versus fourth in division two as Carmarthen Wanderers, whose last match was also hit by rain, go to Aberdare, who saw Gorseinon leapfrog them following their draw at Cowbridge.

If Aberdare aren’t careful they could be overtaken by Llandysul. They are away at rock bottom Briton Ferry Steel while Gorseinon hosts Skewen, winners by 82 runs against Morriston last Saturday. Second-placed Cowbridge visit Llanelli and the aforementioned Morriston welcome Bronwydd.

The bottom two teams in division three have tough assignments tomorrow with Pwll taking on Hills Plymouth, leaders until their game against Swansea Civil Service was abandoned and Briton Ferry Town thrashed Porthcawl.

Struggling Landore will be hoping Porthcawl are still suffering a hangover from that nine-wicket thrashing. Maesteg could move into fifth if they play well against Briton Ferry Town and Drefach slip-up at Pontyberem. In the remaining match, Margam travel to Swansea Civil Service.

With the likes of Chris Cousens in excellent form with the bat, Llantwit Major Cavaliers will fancy their chances at Dyffryn in division four. Dyffryn, in second, will be eager for Llandeilo to do them a favour at leaders Cimla.

Kidwelly Town won’t have many better opportunities to record their first win of the season when they go to Neath 3rds while last-but-one Llandarcy won’t be expected to get too much out of their clash with Felinfoel. Elsewhere, Baglan host Ystradgynlais.