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Rugby Union preview: Pontypridd v Bedwas

Sport | | Published: 17:00, Friday October 31st, 2014.

Bedwas make the short trip to Sardis Road, Pontypridd in good heart following an excellent win over Gwent rivals Newport last Saturday.

Head Coach Steve Law was delighted with the win.

He said: “I was delighted with the way we played last week, the boys put in a good performance and deservedly came away with the spoils.”

Law is undaunted by the task ahead on Saturday.

He said: “We are looking forward to the game against the side that are deservedly billed the best club side in Wales. It is never an easy task at Sardis Road, but I am hopeful my team will give a good account of themselves.”

His side shows a few changes from last time out. Stephen Taylor comes for his debut having recovered from injury and takes over the right wing berth from Rory Budina who moves to the left flank in place of Mathew John who drops to the bench.

Richard Powell retains his starting position at outside half as he and Jack Maynard swap bench for a starting berth.

Up front Dan Crimmins comes in at Number 8 with Phill Rees reverting to lock forward. Alwyn Lee and James Sawyer take up the other back row positions with Josh Walker partnering Rees. The starting front row remains unchanged.

The full selection is:

15. Harley Thomson, 14. Stephen Taylor, 13. Mike Callow, 12. Arron Pinches, 11. Rory Budina, 10. Richard Powell, 9. Luke Crane, 1. Brynley Toms, 2. Alun Rees, 3.Mathew Pettit, 4. Phill Rees, 5. Josh Walker, 6. Alwyn Lee, 7. James Sawyer, 8. Dan Crimmins.

Replacements:

16. Rhys Hutcherson, 17. Ian Jenkins, 18. Joe Mills, 19. James Richards, 20. Josh Hayward, 21. Joe Smith, 22, Jack Maynard, 23. Mathew John

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