Bridgend Ravens return to Indigo Premiership action after a short break when they welcome high flying Ebbw Vale to the Dunraven Brewery Field on Saturday (2:30pm).

It’s been a landmark week for both clubs who were successful in their application to join the Elite Domestic Competition from September.

Last season, it was Bridgend who were victors in the corresponding fixture by 29pts to 27. The reverse fixture this season was edged by Ebbw Vale at Ciner Glass Community Stadium, with a late penalty try seeing Jason Strange’s side home by 18pts to 16.

There’s a few changes to the side which last appeared at the Arms Park last month. Gabe Lacey makes his first start for the club in a back three alongside Edd Howley and Caine Woolerton. Joseph Gatt and Tommy Morgan continue in midfield, with Jamin Hodgkins and Chris Williams paired at half back.

In the pack, it’s a front row of Harry Olding, Evan Yardley and Matholwch Iorwerth Scott. Hemi Barnes and Jack Pope are the second row selections, with Iestyn Merriman, Zac O’Driscoll and Jordan Collier the back row.

Bridgend Ravens XV:  15. Edd Howley 14. Gabe Lacey 13. Joseph Gatt 12. Tommy Morgan 11. Caine Woolerton 10. Jamin Hodgkins 9. Chris Williams

1. Harry Olding 2. Evan Yardley 3. Matholwch Iorwerth Scott 4. Hemi Barnes 5. Jack Pope 6. Iestyn Merriman 7. Zac O’Driscoll (capt) 8. Jordan Collier

Replacements: 16. Gareth Harvey 17. Phil Price 18. Liam Tobias 19. Ben Thomas 20. AN Other 21. Alex George 22. Stuart Floyd Ellis 23. Cameron Ellis