IF Pontypridd versus Ebbw Vale is the top match, then this game between the Drovers and the Old Parish is just as important at the other end of the table.
New Zealander Jonathan Elrick has returned home with Simon Daniel taking the fly-half role and the talented Howard Thomas at full-back, while young Gruffydd Jones could be a great asset on the wing.
Jonathan Lewis and Mike Jones renew an early-season partnership at centre, both recovering from injury. Phil John adds experience on the loosehead and a big boost is the return from London Welsh of Jonathan Mills as a flanker.
Maesteg are without skipper Ian Boobyer with injury. Karl Hocking will lead the side and Gareth Edwards is fit to resume at loosehead.
Llandovery: H Thomas; G Jones, M Jones, J Lewis, V Jenkins; S Daniel, R Walters; P John, A Yelland, A Jones, T Walker, A Davies (capt), J Mills, G Bennett, G Williams.
Maesteg: N Dixon; A Wilkins, M Davies, N Boobyer, J Howells; L Richards, L O'Connor; G Edwards, G Thomas, G Long, P Morgan, P Jones, AN Other, K Hocking (capt), M Sainsbury.