Pontypridd v Cardiff – Match Preview
On Saturday 24th August Pontypridd RFC play Cardiff RFC in a pre-season friendly at Sardis Road, the match kicks off at 2:30pm.
Cardiff’s last visit to Sardis Road was on the opening day of last season’s Welsh Premiership campaign, which was Saturday 2nd September 2023. Garyn Smith scored midway through the second half before replacement centre Will Keep’s last-gasp effort levelled the scores at 19-all. Unfortunately Joseph Scrivens’ conversion attempt from the touchline drifted wide and both clubs had to settle for a share of the spoils.
Pontypridd have enjoyed three good pre-season work outs to date against Abercwmboi, Tenby United and Cinderford. But the Valley Commandos will no doubt know that old foes Cardiff will bring a whole new level of challenges this Saturday afternoon. Whereas Ponty have got the aforementioned three pre-season matches under their belt, this weekend’s fixture will be Cardiff’s first run out ahead of the new season.
The Pontypridd team selected to play Cardiff is as follows:
15. Dale Stuckey. 14. Will Huggins. 13. Stuart Floyd-Ellis. 12. Garyn Smith. 11. George Thorrington. 10. Jacob Symes. 9. Lucus Welch.
1. Ben Drew. 2. Rob Jones. 3. Morgan Bosanko. 4. Mitch Barnard 5. Kristian Parker. 6. Cai James. 7. Cally James (c). 8. Joe Miles.
Subs: 16. Dan Cotterell. 17. Dylan Kelly. 18. Kian Mattravers. 19. Cole Parry. 20. Lloyd Riley. 21. Dylan John. 22. Joel Raikes. 23. Jaydan Pugh. 24. Ty Lewis. 25. Brandon Huntley.
SUPPORTER INFORMATION:
Tickets – Saturday’s match is all-pay therefore season tickets aren’t valid (except for Gold Card members) and admission prices for the match will be £10.00 full, £8.00 concession access-all-areas and under 16’s free if accompanied by a paying adult. Our E-ticketing service isn’t available for our pre-season matches so tickets can only be purchased on the day. We accept both cash and card but please note that cash payments will likely allow quicker entry into the stadium. Supporter access is via the Clubhouse end of the ground only.
Club Shop – The Club Shop will be open for around an hour before and an hour after Saturday’s match and whilst the Club is still awaiting its brand new playing kit and merchandise ahead of the new season, there’s still bargains to be had on old stock so come and have a look inside this Saturday afternoon.
Ground opening – The Clubhouse will be open from midday onwards and we will be showing live coverage of Brighton v Manchester United in the Premier League – 12:30pm kick off.
It may be a friendly on paper, but derby day against the City Slickers will always get the pulses racing – we’ll see you at Sardis Road on Saturday Ponty fans!
