Pembrokeshire rugby previews for Saturday, September 22nd:

Championship:

Newcastle Emlyn v Narberth

On paper The Otters are clear favourites here as they look to continue their 100% record against a side yet to win.

They turned in a complete display to beat Rhydyfelin last week and while four of the five tries came through the backline, it was the front row of Bradley Davies, Rhodri Owens, and Tom Kaijaks that laid the foundations with a super scrummaging display.

But Emyln showed some promising signs in a 41-29 loss at Cardiff Met last week, and going there is never easy.

Yannic Parker comes onto the wing from Tenby and Gethin Gibby is in for Jonny Morgan. Lewys Gibby returns at No 9 in place of Rhys Lane - while veteran hooker Dan Smith, Jake Simms, and Tom Powell all come into the pack.

Narberth: Ianto Griffiths, Gethin Gibby, Keiron Jones, Jack Price, Yannic Parker, Jonathan Rogers, Lewys Gibby, Bradley Davies, Dan Smith, Tom Kaijaks, Jake Simms, Alex Jenkins (capt), Andrew Cooke, Tom Powell, Steffan Phillips. Replacements: Dan Jacobs, Steffan Phillips, Kyle Hamer, Nick Gale, Rhys Lane.

Division One West:

Crymych v Felinfoel

Felinfoel are the early pace setters in Division One, but things could have been different for Crymych were it not for two agonising defeats in their last two games.

Sion Colella impressed with two tries for the Preseli Men at Whitland on Saturday and is set to be involved again having not been named by Carmarthen Quins, while Jake Jenkins from Narberth may also be involved.

Crymych love to play rugby but there won't be much going wide in this weather, and skipper Rhys 'Beaky' Davies and his fellow forwards will need a big display.

Tenby United v Gowerton

The Seasiders were left to rue a poor start last week and while they are yet to be blown away by any side, the pressure to get that first win is building.

They welcome a Gowerton team who went down 6-13 to Gorseinon on Saturday, their first defeat so far, and Gareth Thomas' team should make life difficult for them at Heywood Lane.

There are a few changes from last week, but the experience of the likes of skipper Luke Dedman and Roy Osborn up front may be vital tomorrow with plenty of wind and rain expected.

I can see a tight contest.

Tenby United: Jordan Asparassa, Geraint Powell, Pat Roberts, Aaron James, Jack Parkinson, Lloyd Thomas, Ben Pugh, Huw Evans, Matt Done, Jack Davies, Charlie Patching, Luke Dedman, Harry Owen, Mike Davis, Roy Osborn. Replacements: Ethan Morgan, Dan Allen, Tom Barrass, Harry Phillips, Moritz Neumann.

Whitland v Yr Hendy

Two newly promoted sides go head to head at Parc Llwyn Ty Gwyn.

Nico Setaro's 23 point-haul gave Whitland a third straight league win last week, and crucially, Gareth Bennett and Dan Mason's men look like a team that knows how to win tight games.

Yr Hendy meanwhile, got off the mark with that win over Tenby, thanks to a try hat trick from No 8 Aled Thomas. The Borderers will need to stop him building up a head of steam tomorrow.

Zac Miller had game time with Fishguard last week and he comes into the front row, as does Michael Ryan. Raff Williams replaces Courtney Bowman in the second row.

Whitland: Gino Setaro, Liam Price, Scott Lloyd, Josh Thomas, Sean Coles, Nico Setaro, Tom Parry, Zac Miller, Marc Jones, Michael Ryan, Raff Williams, Ben Kirk, Scott Buirds, Ryan Morgan, Jack Mason. Replacements: Courtney Bowman, Jamie Thomas, Jimmy Buirds, Danny Evans, Aaron Ebsworth.

Division Two West:

Pembroke v Burry Port

After two wins, The Scarlets came back down to earth at Carmarthen Athletic last week.

But despite the eventual 27-11 scoreline, they competed well and paid the price for missed chances. Which partly sums up the difference between Divisions Two and Three.

There is no need for panic though, and this will be another good test against a Burry Port side who won narrowly in Fishguard last week.

Their back play is sharp and precise but conditions may mean a forward orientated game, and the battle of home No 8 Sam Smith and the experienced Dylan Evans cold be pivotal.

St Clears v Tycroes

Tycroes are the form team out of these two, but regardless, you feel this is a game St Clears have to win.

The 59-16 defeat in Penclawdd last week left them with no points from three games and while there is still a very long way to go, you don't want to fall into a losing rut early on.

Their home form is going to be crucial again and I can see a dogfight here on an inevitably heavy surface.

And it's one the Carmarthenshire Saints must come through.

Division Three West A:

Haverfordwest v Pembroke Dock Quins

The Blues would not have learnt much from that Bowl win over 13 man Pantyffynon last week, but it was at least a chance to get ball in hand and run in some points after the Milford defeat.

Craig Barnett notched 29 points and with Mike Jones still injured, will presumably continue at No 10 tomorrow.

The Quins meanwhile now must find some momentum after failing to fulfill that Bowl game in Lampeter.

They have plenty of potential in their squad and centres Thomas Doyle and Jake Smith will test anyone in midfield - but after poor second halfs against Milford and then Neyland, coach Neil Machin will want a cohesive 80 minute display here.

Laugharne v Llangwm

Laugharne are building nicely, beating Cardigan first up before a Bowl win in Penygroes.

Their scrum was dominant in that latter game and if the forecast holds true tomorrow, The Wasps will have to front up in that area to avoid giving the likes of Mikey Williams and Carl Smith a platform.

As for Llangwm, what a difference a win makes. They beat St Davids two weeks ago and where as last year they forfeited their Bowl Round 1 tie, this time around they went with a full squad and and lost 41-29 at New Dock Stars. And it was a game they could have won.

Again Josh Hicks will need a big game for them on a day when the hard yards will be important, but at least they go with renewed confidence.

Neyland v Llanybydder

The All Blacks have got a flying start, but this will be their toughest test yet.

They have scored points for fun so far with Tom Hughes (Pembroke Dock) and Luke Griffiths-Dawes (Tregaron) boasting a four try haul each, but a host of their younger (and senior) players have also been making an impact.

Few knew what to expect from Llanybydder after relegation last season but the fact they won at Aberaeron on the opening day suggests they mean business.

Neyland have been playing some attractive stuff so far but I suspect they will have to come through a far more physical test up front here.

St Davids v Milford Haven

St Davids have often won plaudits for turning up for games irrespective of the situation, but conceding a cup tie isn't acceptable from anyone and would have hurt the club badly.

It at least gives head coach 'Ianto' Davies an automatic team talk tomorrow, as the players owe him and the club a committed performance.

It won't be easy against a Milford side who will want to respond after being knocked out the Bowl by the boot of Rhodri Jenkins in Aberaeron.

The Mariners had some key men missing but although there was no repeat of the card fest of the previous week, indiscipline did cost them as they conceded 21 points in penalties.

It does at least free them up to focus on a title challenge, and coach Nathan Williams will want a clinical, and disciplined performance.

Tregaron v Cardigan

It may only have been a Bowl game, but The Teifisiders really cut loose last week in that big win over Bynea.

Again player coach Colin Davies and skipper Lumb were instrumental, but winger Geraint Williams is also finishing tries well and new No 10 Iwan John is proving a threat.

Tregaron were smashed on the opening day by Neyland, but were much more competitive in their narrow Bowl loss to Cefenithin last week.

But Davies and co will arrive with a bit of momentum, and their trek to Tregaron is shorter than what most endure. The visitors will fancy a first league win here.