Ebbw Vale v Pontypridd match preview

Pontypridd travel to play Ebbw Vale on Saturday 18th January, the Premiership tie at Eugene Cross Park kicking off at 2:30pm.

Fifth placed Ponty will face a tough challenge against the Steelmen, who although bottom placed in the division, have been competitive throughout, as their six losing bonus points indicate.

Ebbw gained a creditable 10pt all draw away at Llandovery the previous weekend whilst Ponty were 27pts to 12 home victors over RGC. In the reverse fixture back in mid October, a close fought encounter at Sardis Road saw Ponty emerge as winners by 32pts to 25.

Sidelined for Ponty are winger Dale Stuckey through illness and prop Huw Owen still recovering from an ankle sprain. Flanker Morgan Sieniawski is away training with the Wales Sevens squad. No8 Alun Lawrence returns to club duties from the Blues regional set-up.