With a number of Cwmbran's players injured and others arriving late at Taffs Wells because of work committments the visitors were expecting a hard game to start their 2012 fixtures.
The coaches and travelling supporters should have had no fears as a great team effort, with the pack again outstanding, paved the way for the Crows to run in 6 tries in a excellent win.
The visitors led 10 nil at the interval after forwards Gavin Cooke, Micki Witts, Jamie Williams and Mark Cox gained ascendancy, always having the home team on the back foot. Cwmbran's tries were scored by Shaun Watkins, Gareth Roberts, David Thomas, Mark Cox and Michael Lang (2). Full back Ashley Goode kicked 4 conversions and a penalty to complete the scoring. Next Saturday Cwmbran are away to Abercarn.
Both Cwmbran's other teams had mixed fortunes with the athletic narrowly losing 22 - 29 at Chepstow and the youth securing an excellent 14 nil home victory over Bargoed.