Neath RFC v Pontypool RFC

Callum Davies has his sights set on the Principality Stadium and Neath RFC are the only thing in his way.

The flanker will line-up at the CiNER Glass Community Stadium against the Welsh All Blacks in the WRU Championship Cup knowing a win will book a date in the capital in late April.

It is the same venue of Pooler’s last last-four outing when Matthew Jarvis kicked a last-minute penalty to snatch victory for Merthyr RFC, who went on to lift the cup.

You have to go back 35 years since Pooler last met Neath at this stage of the tournament, in 1988 when they fell to a 20-9 loss at Cardiff Arms Park.

They will be hoping to better that result this time around and to improve their overall record against the west Walian side having won two of their six cup clashes.

Pooler have already shown their cup credentials with impressive away victories at Narberth RFC and Bargoed RFC while the Welsh All Blacks saw off Trebanos RFC having been handed a bye for the opening round.

Ystrad Rhondda RFC await the winners in three weeks’ time in the competition’s showpiece.

The ground, formerly known as the Millennium Stadium, is the home of Welsh rugby and Davies is determined to live out a dream of playing there.

“We are doing really well in the league and taking every game as it comes but to go on a cup run is just something special, especially being able to play at the Principality Stadium,” said back row Davies.

“It’s a massive thing for you as a player, for family and friends.

“Not many people can say they have played there but it’s just a day for everyone to enjoy.

“It would mean the world to all of us as well as the supporters.

“I think we deserve to be there and Saturday will be one of the biggest games we’ll have this season.

“The mindset is there with the boys and we are ready to turn them over."

The two giants have met twice already this season with Pooler securing narrow victories on both occasions but Davies doesn’t believe that provides any sort of advantage as they treat every game the same. Win at all costs.

“I think a psychological edge is what we’ve all got anyway,” he continued.

“Everyone is just gunning for the win every week, it doesn’t matter who we play.

“It’s going to be a tough encounter for us but I think we have more than enough under our belt to see it through.

“Neath pride themselves on their pack but I think our forwards against them at the Gnoll were superb.

“We are all up for it and it is going to be a good game.

“Neath have a big following and the Pooler Army is something special, it’s like having another man on the field so if they are there shouting about that will get us through the game massively.

“We are all up for it can’t wait to get out there.”