That set up the Sardis Road side's clash with Llandovery, who finished eighth at the end of the regular season but had come through a play-off against Aberavon.
He has proposed building a new stadium for the Warriors at Sardis Road, and the directors of Ponty Rugby Ltd have promised to meet with him to clarify the plans.
These days you find Mr Smith on the terraces at Sardis Road watching Ponty - but make no mistake, he's Welsh Labour aristocracy, the son of Labour historian Dai Smith.
"The facts of the matter are that no official or trustee of Pontypridd RFC Ltd has ever received a formal proposal from Mr Samuel in respect of the Sardis Road ground which they could have properly considered, " said Thomas.