DAMIEN Hudd is hoping to turn back the clock 16 years and make a second visit to the Principality Stadium this season by guiding Brynmawr to the final of the WRU National Plate

The man who led Ebbw Vale to WRU National Championship and Principality Premiership titles is back at his 'home' club this season and even at the age of 36 he is setting his sights on more silverware.

A 35-19 win at Glamorgan Wanderers kept the 'Mawr on course for a potential treble as they reached the semi-finals of the Plate for the first time in their history.

As well as being chasing a trip to the Principality Stadium for the Plate final, they are six points clear at the top of Division One East.

Their reward for beating the Wanderers is a clash with East rivals Nelson for a place in the final. They have already beaten the Unicorns at home this season, 26-6, and will go into the game with confidence high.

For Hudd it means he now only one step away from another appearance at the home of Welsh rugby having been a teenage replacement for Ebbw Vale in their 2002 WRU Challenge Cup semi-final against Llanelli as part of a double-header at the then Millennium Stadium.

"That is a long, long time ago and it would be great to go back for another tilt at a title. We've been doing pretty well so far this season, but we know we cannot take anything for granted against a Nelson side that has a big, physical pack," said Hudd.

"It's nice for the players to be pushing for titles this season and there is always a bit of extra space on the mantelpiece for another medal. The club haven't won a title since 2008, when we won the Division 3 East league.

"I was captain that season, but then went off to join Ebbw Vale. There are still some players who have stuck with it since then, through some bad times and good, and winning some silverware this season would be a huge reward for them.

"As well as three trophies, we could also be involved in a play-off to get into the WRU National Championship if we can stay on top of the table. That is going to be tough given the size of our squad and looking at the fixtures we still have to play.

"We could be playing twice a week, every week in the closing stages of the season, but I have to say I'm just loving every minute of it at the moment. We've got virtually a completely home-grown team and we all work for each other."

The other semi-final will see Division One North leaders Nant Conwy meet the winners of the postponed game between Crymych and Ystalyfera.