SRC CUP FOCUS
The SRC Cup gets underway this month, with RGC set for a run of fixtures in the competition, including home ties against Cardiff and Carmarthen Quins.
RGC open their Cup campaign on Saturday with a trip to Pontypool, looking to build on a league victory over the same opponents earlier in the season. Scrum-half Tudur Jones believes the Cup format provides an immediate focus for the squad.
“With the Cup games happening over the next few weeks, it does give us a short-term focus with that opportunity to win a trophy,” said Jones.
“We head to Pontypool with a win there in the league behind us. Starting off with a result will set you up in this Cup format, especially with Cardiff to come at home on the 31st.
“After a week off, everyone is keen to play, and competition for places is clear to see in training. We want to build momentum, and that can start on Saturday at Pontypool.”
League Results vs Pontypool
- 20th September | Pontypool 14–23 RGC
- 13th December | RGC 26–12 Pontypool
The SRC Cup is split into two groups:
Group A
- RGC
- Carmarthen Quins
- Cardiff
- Newport
- Pontypool
Group B
- Llandovery
- Ebbw Vale
- Aberavon
- Bridgend
- Swansea
The top two teams in each group will qualify for the Cup semi-finals, while teams finishing third and fourth will contest the Plate semi-finals.
RGC SRC Cup fixtures
- 24 January: Pontypool vs RGC
- 31 January: RGC vs Cardiff (Home)
- 14 February: Newport vs RGC
- 21 February: RGC vs Carmarthen Quins (Home)
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