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Newport Saracens 29-21 Ystrad Rhondda

THIS was a big day for the Saracens – their first game at their new home in Maesglas where they have taken a 50-year lease on the ground.

They could also bring a little experience to bear, with a certain Jason Forster making his debut after joining the Sarries from Rotherham.

Although the visitors had the first-half advantage of a strong wind, and led 16-5 at one point, Forster made sure there was no panic in the ranks, and the Newport side took control in the first 15 minutes of the second half.