REEBOK REGIONAL PREVIEW U16

With the Ospreys and Dragons having established themselves in the top two positions after half a dozen rounds, victory, for both sides tonight, is essential. The South go into the game fresh from an outstanding 21-15 victory over the Scarlets at Stradey Park – their third win in six games so far this term.

On the same night, the Blues North went down 30-5 to the table-topping Ospreys. However, they have already exceeded expectations this season with victories over the Scarlets and against Blues South, 18-7, in October. Tries from Matthew Howells, Rhys Williams and Daniel Lewis put the North on their way to a first victory in the competition with Gary Williams adding a penalty.

James Loxton bagged a try for the South, but they will need more than that tonight if they are to see off the North. The Blues U18 take on the Dragons in a development game at Abergavenny this evening whilst the Ospreys meet the Scarlets at Stradey Park.