"FROM THE COACH"
"Breaking a little bit from tradition I would like to start this weekends piece by congratulating our skipper Andrew Coombs."
"His outstanding form for us has meant that when he was needed to step up a gear to meet the rigorous demands of Regional rugby he was ready, willing and able."
"To play as magnificently as he did against the Ospreys back row that included two All Blacks and the current Welsh captain made us all at the club feel very proud of him."
"To cap his stirring exploits in the Dragons team he has just been announced as the Principality Player of the month for March, an award he richly deserves."
"Well done Coomsy and long may Newport keep developing players of the same calibre as you."
"Back to tonight's encounter with Neath, and we extend a warm welcome to the players, supporters and management to Rodney Parade."
"Once again Neath have set the standard and are well coached by Pat Horgan. We have let points slip away recently losing two tough away matches by only 5 points in total but returned to winning ways against the Wanderers. The whole squad realises we have to be back to our best to compete with Neath tonight."
"Sven Cronk"