A NEW Inter-District Cup kicks off at Cross Keys’ Pandy Park next month.

The match on Thursday, March 3 (kick-off 7.15pm) will feature players from Division Three when Monmouthshire’s District A take on District D, the Bridgend/Port Talbot area.

Clubs were asked to submit players for selection with the uptake very good. The coaches had a selection headache after 47 names were put forward.

Those that didn’t get the nod could come into contention the following Wednesday when there is an away fixture at District C.

Squad: Ieuan Robins, Tom Edwards (Blaina); Ben Matthews, Tom Hancock, Geraint Conlon Ashley Smith, Steffan Andrews (Hollybush); Sam Burt-Ryan, Ieuan Evans (St Julians); Pat Higgins, Kaine Price, Adam Price (Abercarn); Steve Osborne, Scott Kerby, Ricky Hawkins (New Tredegar); Jake Lloyd, Andrew Thomas, Greg Chivers, Lee Roper (Nantyglo); Callum Meyrick, Corey Evans, Tyler Evans (Rhymney); Christophe Davies, Alex Matt, Lewis Bassett (Abertysswg); Rhys Hendley, James Raymond, Gwylym O’Donovan, Thomas James (Newport Saracens); Nathan Willis, Reuben Hoare, Chris Bartlett Legg (Cwmcarn United); Kyle Griffiths, Josh Knapp, Ashley Hulme (Tredegar); Callum Rowlands, Connor Mansfied, Steven Price, Rhys Norville, Kyle Williams, Phil Norville, Deri Whitehead, Jay Jay Whitehead, (Bettws); Alex Farmer (Garndiffaith) Luke Morgan (Llanhilleth) Brad James (Beaufort Rfc).

All players are expected at Cross Keys by 5.30pm – jerseys only provided