Two of The Dragons new signings Andy Williams and Adam Jones will make their first starts for the region on Saturday when they face the Cornish Pirates in a pre season friendly.
Welsh internationals Gareth Wyatt, Steve Jones, Rhys Thomas, Luke Charteris and Jamie Ringer also start the game.
Centre Ashley Smith has recovered from his shoulder operation to make the starting XV.
Dragons Team
15. Martyn Thomas
14. Gareth Wyatt
13. Gareth Chapman
12. Ashley Smith
11. Richard Fussell
10. Aled Thomas
9. Andy Williams
1. Adam Black
2. Steve Jones
3. Rhys Thomas
4. Luke Charteris
5. Adam Jones
6. Jamie Ringer
7. James Harris
8. Joe Bearman
Replacements
Ben Daly / Kieran Crawford
Alistair Lyon / Gethin Robinson
Dan Lydiate
Wayne Evans
Gareth Maule
Gareth McCarthy
Phil Dollman / Richard Mustoe