Category: 1st XV News

Carmarthen Quins put on a spirited display as they stopped Llandovery gaining a home bonus point win for the first time this season.

*MATCH REPORT BY WRU*

If it had been a stroll in Carmarthen Park for the champions when the two sides met for the first time this season on the opening weekend, with the Drovers winning 54-31, this time there was no try-fest as the home side were held to three tries.

To their huge credit the Quins defended with immense gusto from first to last and kept their line intact in a hectic opening quarter. The stalemate was finally broken when ex-London Irish lock Ed Scragg smashed his way over.

The Drovers soon added another through wing Aaron Warren to make it just 12-0 at the break. Soon after outside half Ioan Hughes added a penalty to his earlier conversion to stretch the home advantage to 15 points.

The Quins kept on tackling to stifle home adventure until a close-range line out worked in hooker Taylor Davies’ favour and he plunged over for Llandovery’s third try.

Thomas Curry topped with defensive stats with 20 tackles (100%) whilst Leon Randell beat the most defenders in attack (7).

Full time – Llandovery 20 – 0  Carmarthen Quins

Your Carmarthen Quins team to face Ebbw Vale away tomorrow;

 

Dale Ford returns to Fullback for the first time since last season as he add experience between wingers Dylan Richards and Corum Nott. Fullback Leon Randell remains at inside centre with Scarlets product Iestyn Gwilliam joining him at outside centre. Jac Wilson moves to his natural position as he looks to steer the ship from outside half. The ever experienced Rhodri Davies keeps his spot at scrum half.

Lewys Millin continues his fine form from 8 with the hard hitting captain, Tom Phillips at 6. Gethin Davies earns a starting spot at openside flanker. Recent centurion Josh Helps is paired up with Ryan Bean in the second row. An unchanged front row of James, Morgan and Newnian take the field again.

Prop Will Caron Lewis could make his quins debut if given the opportunity with Lee Taylor, Tom Curry and Josh Batcup adding value and experience from the bench.

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This coming Saturday we travel to Ebbw Vale.

Currently, Ebbw sit in second place with 8 wins from 11 games (39 points) with only Llandovery ahead of them on 44 points.

Ebbw will be looking to bounce back after a narrow defeat to Aberavon in their last league fixture, losing 24 – 13.

The quins are looking for their first W under new head coach Lyndon Lewis. Will this coming Saturday be the turning point?

Come and support the boys at the Cinner Glass Stadium.

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Your Carmarthen Quins side to face Merthyr at the Wern;

There is plenty of experience within the match day 23 this week as we look to cement our place in the Semi Final of the WRU Premiership Cup.

Dale Ford returns to a Quins Jersey as he starts on the right wing. Wilson starts at fullback with Nott on the left tip. Randell and Gwilliam partner up in the centres. Centurion Josh Batcup pulls the strings from outside half with Davies in at 9.

Captain Phillips, Curry and Millin make up a powerful back row. Josh Helps keeps his 5 jersey with club stalwart Lee Taylor earning a starting spot next to him. Scarlets product Morgan starts at hooker with James Newnian and Ifan James either side.

We hope to see you at the Wern!

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Your Carmarthen Quins side to face @cardiff_rfc tomorrow at Carmarthen Park.

– Batcup pulls the strings from 10
– Unchanged back row
– Gwilliam and Randell partner up again
– Wilson at 15
– Ben Edwards returns to a quins jersey😍

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Your Carmarthen Quins side to face Pontypridd infront of the S4C Cameras, tomorrow.

Jac Wilson combines with Kalum Evans and Dylan Richards for an unchanged back 3. Leon Randell remains at 12 with Iestyn Gwilliam coming into the 13 jersey. Harri Williams keeps his 10 jersey with Scarlets product Archie Hughes wearing 9.

Tom Curry joins Tom Phillps and Lewys Millin to make up the back row. Caleb Salmon starts in the second row for the first time this season, joining centurion Josh Helps in the boiler house. A quins debut for Garan Williams at hooker with Ifan James and James Newnian starting either side.

Lee Taylor, Rhodri Davies and Josh Batcup are the experienced campaigners amongst the replacements with a welcome return for Steffan ‘Bilsy’ Phillips. Sean Janes could also make his debut off the bench if called upon.

If you can’t get to Sardis Road, the fixture will be live on S4C Clic or Youtube Live!

Tune in to support the bois!

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Next, we travel to Sardis Road on Thursday 23rd November to face Pontypridd RFC infant of the S4C cameras.

The Quins look to bounce back after a heartbreaking loss to Merthyr on Saturday.

If you can’t make it to Sardis, make sure you tune in to support the boys!

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