Iestyn played for the Ath in their first stint in the Championship and was a very strong and mobile hooker.
The Ravens came calling and he spent 9 seasons there playing 148 games and scoring 12 tries and made a very successful transition to the back row,
Season 2024-2025 along with many other Premier players Iestyn returned to the Ath and as Vice-Captain and pack leader was very inspirational in last season’s great successes.
He also captained the side that won the District Cup.
His experience and influence have resulted in a very successful start for the Ath this season in the Championship East captaining the side in Sept wins against St Peters and the 1st Round of the Championship Cup.
BARFC Head Coach Stuart Morries presented The Ath 1st XV Nathaniel Car Sales POM for September to Iestyn Merriman.
