By JAY BAYFORD
Merthyr …20 Pontypool …18
MERTHYR showed plenty of experience and tactical nous as they edged a tough WRU National Cup semifinal against Pontypool with 14 men.
Teri Gee was shown a red card on the stroke of half-time but the Ironmen grouped together to seal their place in the final for a second consecutive season.
The reigning champions made a slow start but once they got going they raced into a 14-0 lead. The opening try came on five minutes when Gee chipped the ball over Geraint Walsh and got to it first to crash over.
Matthew Jarvis was on target with the con...