■ By BRIAN DAVIES
Cardiff …………24 Pontypridd ….23
A TOUCHLINE conversion with the last kick of the match from new boy Joe Scrivens enabled Cardiff to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat after they let slip an early 14-pointlead. It was a thrilling start to the season at the Arms Park and the influence of former Wales and British & Irish Lions prop Gethin Jenkins on the Cardiff defence was clear.
Edd Howley and James Ratti both scored in the opening quarter for the home side and Gareth Thompson added the extras.
It looked to be plain sailing at ...