"The last few results have been disappointing, particularly the defeat at home to Barrow, " said Vikings owner Steve O'Connor.

BBC: Vikings keen to reward loyal fans

Goodfield's signing follows that of fly-half Shaun Connor from the Ospreys and the re-signing of Ashley Smith, Martyn Thomas, Steve Jones and Gethin Robinson.

BBC: Dragons sign up hooker Goodfield

Strikers Paul Connor and Keigan Parker, winger Ashley Cain, midfielder Tyrone Thompson and defenders Mark Preece and Steve Foster have all arrived over the summer.

BBC: Mansfield Town manager David Holdsworth stays defiant

Tries from replacement flanker Steve Tandy and wing James took Neath into a 33-27 lead on the hour, but two Connor penalties squared matters until Williams settled it late on.

BBC: Neath leave it late