Match Preview

Richmond's long awaited return to rugby is set for this Saturday, as they embark on a journey to The Gnoll, where they will clash with Neath. The match is scheduled for a late kick-off at 7pm.

Neath gained promotion to the Welsh Indigo Premiership, kicked off their preseason with a strong performance by overpowering Builth Wells, achieving a commanding score of 52-14.

Newly appointed Head of Rugby, Rob Powell is leading a 30-member squad across the border to provide a challenge for his team's capabilities. During the off-season, Powell dedicated considerable effort to reinforce his roster for the upcoming 23/24 campaign. Notably, 11 of his new signings will feature this Saturday. Among them, returning players Chris Te Mete in the second row, Henry Cheeseman in the centre, and former Neath player Luc Jones at scrum-half.

Forwards
Alex Post - Available
Cameron Flavell - William Rhind
Chris Te Mete - Patrick Way
Conor Maguire - Available
David Massey - Tim Mott
Ethan Benson - Aaron Adams
George Nugent - Available
Harry Breeze - Available
Jake Monson - Ollie Quigley
Jimmy Litchfield - Robert Vallings
Luke Spring - Available
Mark Bright - Graham Tallings
Max Murphy - Toni Judd
Toby Saysell - Andy Quigley
Vaughan Bentley - James Espey
Xavier Hastings - Available

Backs
Alex Burrage - 213kg.com
Alex O’Meara - Tim Forrester
Conrad Burne - Available
Hamish Graham - Available
Henry Cheeseman - Denise Williams & Bob Scott
Jake Caddy - Patrick Way
James Whitehouse - Available
Luc Jones - Tony Dorman
Max Bliss - Available
Rhett Butler - Available
Ted Landray - Caroline Habberfield
Tom Mills - Available
Tom Smith - Available
Will Kaye - Noble Day Associates