The Blue and Blacks are currently fifth in the Principality Premiership table just seven points off top place. RGC on the other hand are in ninth place but are just four points behind Cardiff making this evening’s clash crucial in the context of the season.
And Law is expecting a stern examination against Mark Jones’ outfit tonight.
“The big challenge for us is going to be containing RGC’s back division as they have some outstanding individuals who can score tries,” he said.
“RGC are a complete side. There’s a lot of detail and preparation gone into their game and they are evolving year on year.
“But we want to impose our game on them which means we have to get our set piece right and be clinical when we get in the right areas. There’s not many points between ourselves and RGC so it’s an opportunity for us to put pressure on the top of the table and pull away from some other teams.
“But it’s a long season and there’s a long way to go yet.”
A few miles down the road Merthyr host Pontypridd in a top of the table clash.
Ponty may be only three points behind the reigning champions, and in a rich vein of form, but Justin Burnell has set out his stall to reach Premiership safety first and foremost. Then, and only then, will silverware enter the equation.
“Last season, when we were split into regional leagues to begin with, there was some breathing space and things were a lot easier. With 30 straight league games this winter, and with four teams dropping out of the league, it is pretty cut-throat,” said Burnell.
“The first requirement is to get to the 50 point mark which will be required to secure a place in next season’s competition. We recently took Ebbw Vale’s unbeaten record, we’ve got to play Merthyr this week and there is a hectic period around Christmas.
“To do well you have to have good strength in depth because of the volume of matches. For some clubs that means having a good relationship with their regional teams, which we certainly have with the Blues.”
Elsewhere Carmarthen Quins host bottom of the table Neath while Llandovery face Ebbw Vale. Swansea will be looking to move away from the relegation zone with victory over Newport while Bargoed and Bedwas welcome Bridgend and Aberavon respectively.
Principality Premiership fixtures:
Cardiff v RGC1404 (7.15pm)
Bargoed v Bridgend (7:15pm)
Bedwas v Aberavon (7:15pm)
Carmarthen Quins v Neath (7:15pm)
Cross Keys v Llanelli (7:15pm)
Llandovery v Ebbw Vale (7:15pm)
Merthyr v Pontypridd (7:15pm)
Newport v Swansea (7:30pm)
