"THE WELFARE GROUNDS, NEWBRIDGE"

"CLUB NEWS"

"The victory over England gave a great lift to everybody Welsh going to work this morning. It is suprising what a victory will do."

"We welcome Gwent rivals Newport to the Welfare tonight for the re-arranged Heineken League match and wonder which set of supporters will be going to work happy tomorrow morning."

"Neither side had a direct input into the Welsh side although hooker Nigel Meek and replacement Paul Kawulok, who nearly came on in the second half have both appeared for Newbridge in the past. Nigel Meek came on tour to Spain two seasons ago, while Paul Kawulok appeared on permit back in 85-86 against Coventry."

"SWALEC CUP"

"After the cup victory over Tumble, which cost us the services of captain Steve Fealey for the league match at Maesteg the draw did us no favours. A trip to Stradey Park is just what every side wants. It now means that we will be playing at Llanelli both Saturday's either side of the Irish International at Cardiff."

"TODAY'S' VISITORS"

"NEWPORT"

"Newport arrive at the Welfare Ground for this Gwent derby currently in sixth place in the Heineken League. The game was originally scheduled for the 5th December, but a flooded field caused the postponement."

"Wing ANDREW LEWIS is in joint second place in the League try scoring table with Welsh wing Wayne Procter. They are trailing Ieuan Evans and Nigel Walker by three tries."