U18S READY FOR SEASON'S BIG KICK-OFF

The Dragons U18s kick-off their regional campaign tomorrow with the visit of the Blues U18s to Rodney Parade (Kick-off 7.15).

Dragons Performance Development Manager, Will Thomas, said: “There’s a new coaching set-up with Paul Young and Shaun Connor taking up the reins. In the front row with Ben Edwards and Dan Goode there are two Welsh caps and we have a contingent of Welsh exiles in the side; including Ben Edwards and James Sawyer from London, and Lance Randall and Josh Everett from Gloucester.

“The team have had two pre-season friendlies against Filton College and a Bargoed Development team, notching up two wins.

“But it will be a step-up and the Dragons will find it tough against last year’s regional winners who have already won their first game with a comprehensive 69-24 win over North Wales U18s. The boys have had a hard couple of weeks of training and preparation and are looking forward to getting their campaign underway against last year’s Champions.”

Dragons U18s to face Blues U18s

15. Luke Morgan

14.Jordan Purcell

13. Thomas Ashmead

12. Scott Cole

11. Dominic Franchi

10. Ethan Davies

9. Joshua Davies

1. Ben Edwards

2. Elliot Dee

3. Daniel Goode

4. Joshua Everett