THERE will be a new name on the Premiership trophy today as the two most consistent sides in the Premiership this season do battle.
Merthyr have come a long way in a short space of time to be challenging for the top prize, while Aberavon haven’t won any meaningful silverware in 15 years.
Aberavon finished top of the table in the 15 matches in the first half of the season, Merthyr then topping the seven match Tier 1 phase, with each team beating the other on home soil.
Aberavon won the toss to host the matchafter their 31-24 semi-final win over Bedwas.
Merthyr saw off RGC 1404 at the f...