Heated debate at team announcement

Abertogger named the XV to face Pontyduw at Unicorn Park this afternoon. Mike Strutt's men faced another media frenzy ahead of the new season launch.

The press conference didn't go without controversy, with one journalist claiming that Abertogger's new badge, sporting the famous Abertogger Polo, looked like a 'fried egg'. John Pert, spokesperson for Abertogger replied 'I think it's insulting to the town that the colours of Abertogger and the famous Polo sign are being ridiculed in such a way. It's something we should be proud of, and are proud of.'

Abertogger is famous for the Polo factory which sits on Abertogger Bay, employing the majority of workers in the town.

The line-up was pretty much as expected with the 3 new signings making their debuts.

Team for Pontyduw at Unicorn Park 25.03.09. K.o. 7.30PM:

15. Simon Jones
14. Leon Bunt
13. Ashleigh Joubert
12. Leyton Krish
11. Joe Swift
10. Yannick Berr
9. Olly McCall

1. Oswald Bock
2. Timmy S Jones
3. Stefan de Buynd
4. Gethin Raffe
5. Nathan Poynt
6. Manu Tuivaki
8. Cerrig Davies
7. Freddy Dex

Reps: Michael Smith, Peter Davies, Billy Johns, Chaz Williams, Pepe Salvo, Thomas M Jones, Eoghan Fitzpatrick.

Referee: Owen Smile