Bedwas made two changes in the pack, Phill Sargent coming into the back row in place of Simon Grainger and Kyle Maiden at lock in place of Josh Tyler. Behind the scrum Ryan Owen made his first appearance since re-signing for the club and the experienced Scott Williams made his debut at centre.
The match started at a fast pace with the visitors the first on the board courtesy of a Roy Jones try. Sam Davies converted to give Swansea the lead with only eight minutes gone.
Bedwas regrouped but playing into the breeze meant they created few chances and it was Swansea who were on top at this stage as they dominated possession and territory.
But after 25 minutes, a Bedwas tap penalty by Tom Rowlands saw the ball moved quickly out wide and John crossed for the home side’s opening try. Powell converted from wide out.
And it got better for Bedwas just minutes later. A Stuart Thomas break was backed up by Wardle who burst thorough several tackles to run in from 30metres. Powell converted as Bedwas breathed new life into the game. Swansea tried to come back but Thomas epitomised the Bedwas defence, bundling Swansea centre Ben Roberts into touch to snuff out an attack.
With the wind at their back for the second-half, Bedwas kicked on. Although Davies pulled a penalty back for Swansea, Powell responded with a long range penalty of his own to increase the Bedwas lead.
Whatever Swansea could throw at them was countered by the Bedwas defence with Thomas in particularly in fine form against one of his former clubs. He tackled anyone that came near him and claimed a number of high balls as Swansea tried to get into the game.
A scrum in centre field 30 metres out led to Wardle’s second of the afternoon with Powell again converting from wide out.
Swansea pulled a try back with 10 minutes left when lock Rhodri Hughes crossed for a try which was converted by Davies. Powell then eased Bedwas nerves with another long range penalty goal to restore a 10 point margin between the two sides.
Bedwas stuck to their task and John clinched the four try bonus in the dying second with a deft chip and chase before powering through two defenders for a score under the posts. Powell added the conversion for a well deserved win.
The depth and resolve of the Bedwas squad will now be put to the test with a visit to Newport on Wednesday (KO 7.15pm) before Llanelli visit Bedwas two days later. (KO 2.30pm).
