From the match programme:-
"The Big Match !"
"By THE EDITOR."
"Today's first meeting of the season between the greatest and friendliest Rugby football rivals in the world - Cardiff and Newport - has been highlighted in the Press. They say that the -result of the match is more open than any that have gone before, since the War."
"It is said that Newport have improved a great deal this season and will enter the contest on "equal terms." We look forward to a great game - open and exciting - worthy of the great matches of the past."
"Newport has one of the greatest of International wing three-quarters - Ken Jones as captain and very popular he is proving himself. It is the second time for him to hold the honour, having previously done so in 1950/51. In all he has played 30 times for Wales as well as for the Barbarians and the British "Lions" on Tour. He is a great player, a great sportsman and a gentleman . May he achieve his ambition this season and equal the record of the late Dickie Owen, with 35 appearances for Wales."
"With him he has many popular as well as promising players. We note that Malcolm Thomas and John Lane have regained their form and that Jackie Thomas is settling down as scrum half in place of W. A. Williams. Lyn Davies, too, is doing a good job of work as pack leader."
"Cardiff have been hit by injuries. The unfortunate Rex Willis chipped an elbow bone last Saturday and might be out for three weeks. His place will be taken by the loyal and hard working Brian Mark. In the pack, Sid Judd has gone into the second row and John Nelson, now recovered from his injury, goes into the No. 8 position."
"Cardiff has five, internationals on view and Newport three. Both sides are unbeaten at the moment, although Newport drew their first two matches against Penarth and Bristol."
"After the match, Newport will set off for Ireland where they will play two matches in a short tour against Lansdowne and Dolphin. May they have a happy trip!"