By JOHN ARKLESS
Aberavon 35 Pontypridd 20
A JAY Baker hat-trick inspired Aberavon to a fivetry win over second-placed Pontypridd as the Wizards showed their hand in the battle for the Tier One title.
The Men in Red got off to the perfect start when wing Stef Andrews crossed the line inside two minutes. James Garland added the extras to give the home side a 7-0 lead at the Talbot Athletic Ground.
Ponty hit back with a try of their own 15 minutes later from Dale Stuckey, which was converted to draw the away side level, but it did not last long.
Just two minutes later, loosehead prop Matthew J...