NEWPORT'S nearest rivals Somerset make their second visit of the season to the Hayley Stadium for tomorrow's rearranged Premier Trophy clash (tapes up 2.30pm).

Wasps promoter Tim Stone is grateful to the Rebels management for their co-operation in bringing the meeting forward to fill a blank date, but is determined that Newport show no charity on-track.

The Rebels were beaten 46-44 in an opening-day challenge fixture, but although Newport are stronger than on that occasion, the visitors still carry plenty of threat.

Notable team members include former Wasps riders Paul Fry and Glenn Cunningham and the vastly experienced ex-Grand Prix star John Jorgensen, who has recently been making some impressive appearances in the Elite League for his old club Coventry.

Stone said: "Glenn perhaps hasn't been doing as well as he should have done, but he impressed last time he was here and will be looking to capitalise on that form.

"It's a good derby fixture, Somerset is only 40 miles away and they are our closest rivals.

"I am very grateful that they have agreed to come on Sunday, but we will not be resting on our laurels and we aim to send them home with their tails between their legs."

Wasps will be at full strength for the encounter as they welcome back Mads Korneliussen (pictured) who missed the Rye House match last week.

The emerging Dane had a successful weekend of compulsory action in his own country, scoring a 15-point maximum in the Danish semi-final to qualify for last night's final in Holsted.

Korneliussen also finished second in his World Under-21s qualifier, and advances to the quarter- finals of that competition, which take place in June.

The Wasps will hope he can bring that form back to South Wales with him on Sunday to continue his highly encouraging start to his first full season in British racing.