From the match programme:-
"A SINCERE WELCOME TO THE NEWPORT RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB"
"For the first time in the history of the Newport Club, we are pleased to welcome them to Brittany, on this occasion of the Newport - Stade Nantais U. C. match. A match we hope will be followed by many others."
"The Cardiff Rugby Club your neighbour have visited us three times since the end of the war and they have created a great impression here and have done much for the prestige of Welsh rugby."
"We already know well two players of your party, Malcolm Thomas and Lewis Jones, and we feel that they have made many friends here. We know also, from these two players, that the Yellow and Black Club play open rugby and it is this type of play that we try to practice here and the type of game that our spectators readily applaud. we are sure that the Newport Club will give us and the spectators a great display in the finest traditions of rugby, regardless of the match result."
"We can assure the team that when they take the field on the first of January they will receive a hearty and sincere welcome from the rugby fans of Brittany."
"We give our thanks to the members of the Committee who so kindly and readily accepted our invitation, especially Mr. Everson, who has done so much preparatory work to make the trip a success."