Newport Gwent Dragons have announced their team to take on reigning League Champions Ulster and have made four personnel changes and reshuffled their back line.
Colin Charvis makes his first start for the region and will captain the side. Ben Daly comes in at hooker for Steve Jones who is rested while Peter Sidoli has recovered from his foot injury to make the starting XV.
Among the backs Craig Warlow moves to fullback with Gareth Wyatt starting on the wing. Nathan Brew moves to inside centre while Mike Hercus makes his first competitive start for the Men of Gwent at fly half. Academy member Alex Walker keeps his place at scrum half.
Dragons Team
15. Craig Warlow
14. Gareth Wyatt
13. Nathan Brew
12. Ceri Sweeney
11. Aled Brew
10. Mike Hercus
9. Alex Walker
1. Adam Black
2. Ben Daly
3. Rhys Thomas
4. Ian Gough
5. Peter Sidoli
6. Colin Charvis (c)
7. Jamie Ringer
8. Nic Fitisemanu
Replacements
16. Kieran Crawford
17. Lee Harrison
18. Andrew Hall
19. Joe Bearman
20. Aled Thomas
21. Shane Stewart
22. Gareth Baber