BRYNMAWR could complete the first part of a dream league and cup double on Sunday, and it seems as though most of the town will be there to see if the team can rise to the occasion.

North Walians Nant Conwy stand in the way of the Division One East leaders and WRU National Plate glory at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (kick-off 3.15pm).

Veteran second row Damien Hudd leads out Brynmawr on the big stage, with the team set to be backed by an army of travelling support from north Gwent.

Luke Rees will pack down alongside former Ebbw Vale skipper Hudd, and he is eager to see the fans return home happy.

“Seeing people talking about the club being here has been incredible,” said the university student. “It’s an amazing opportunity for the players but the supporters as well.

“Brynmawr is such a community club and we’ve got great links with our fans, but it’s also nice to have other clubs follow you.

“We’ve had a lot more people coming to our games and following Brynmawr, and it would be nice to see everyone here on Sunday.

“We’re bringing a huge amount of buses down which is great, but there will obviously be some sore heads on Monday and a few booking the day off work.”

As well as the excellent support, Rees believes the side has the right mix of ingredients to prevail on the pitch against the Division One North table-toppers.

“Damien is a great role model but someone who helps every member of the team, not just myself, to develop and get the best out of them which is amazing for us young players,” he added.

“The experience and leadership he brings is influential to every player, but also other key players like Nathan Preece, who brings a completely different set of skills but the leadership is exactly the same.

“The support and knowledge our coaches Gavin Knapp and Gareth Betts have brought to us this year has been instrumental to our success. Hopefully we’ll continue to push on to the end of the season and look forward to the future.”

And on Nant Conwy, Rees, who has played at the stadium before with Brynmawr Youth, said: “We don’t know much about them but that’s the excitement of Welsh club rugby and the magic of the plate and finals day because you’re not just playing against your local rivals, you’re playing teams you don’t know about.

“It’s great for the supporters from each club and it will be an incredible opportunity for us as a club and a town.

“I was fortunate enough to play at the stadium with Brynmawr Youth so to be able to come back three years later as a member of the senior squad is incredible.

“It’s testament to the club because they’ve enabled the youth to develop, and to see a number of the youth players being key members of the senior squad is great.

“We lost to Gowerton that day and had a bit of a beating but it’s an experience that will never be taken away and one I never thought I’d get again so quickly.

“As much as I relish the opportunity of playing here, in reality it’s never nice to come here and lose, so hopefully we can win on Sunday.”

Brynmawr have beaten Ynysybwl, Glamorgan Wanderers and Nelson to get this far, while Nant Conwy dispatched Aberavon Quins, Whitland, Blaenavon, Maesteg Quins and Ystalyfera.