The Men of Gwent took on Nottingham Rugby in their first pre-season friendly but played the match in the Region in Ystrad Mynach. After a great evening of rugby the Dragons came out on top and beat the English side 48-12. It was an opportunity for fans to witness many of the newly signed players that have been training alongside the team this summer.
Newly named Captain Thomas Rhys Thomas will lead his squad out onto the pitch at Rodney Parade whilst wearing the new home kit of the 2015/16 season, as they play Welsh rivals Scarlets at Rodney Parade.
The squad includes South African Sarel Pretorius who recently moved to Wales to join up with the squad for the forthcoming season, this will be his first run out for the Welsh Region.
Rodney Parade will also be playing host to a family fun day which begins at 5pm. All of the family are invited to this fantastic event with all of the activities taking place on the famous Rodney Parade ‘cabbage patch’, these attractions include:
- Friends of Newport Rugby Beer Festival including 25 real ale and ciders
- Interviews with the new Dragons players and coaching staff after the match
- Glamorgan Cricket fun zone
- Newport City Live Golf and Tennis area
- Rugby skills camps
- Bouncy castles
In addition to these we will have a mascot race and lots of player signings throughout the evening too, so there really is something for all of the family.
Forwards:
Luke Garrett, Phil Price, Boris Stankovich, Thomas Rhys Thomas, Hugh Gustafson, Elliot Dee, Shaun Knight, Lloyd Fairbrother, Alex Jeffries, Cory Hill, Rynard Landman, Matthew Screech, Joe Davies, Lewis Evans, James Thomas, Ollie Griffiths, James Benjamin, Nic Cudd, Nick Crosswell, Ed Jackson.
Backs:
Geraint Rhys Jones, Carl Meyer, Tom Prydie, Matthew Pewtner, Nick Scott, Barney Nightingale, Adam Warren, Ross Wardle, Jack Dixon, Ashton Hewitt, Aled Brew, Dorian Jones, Angus O’Brien, Jason Tovey, Charlie Davies, Luc Jones, Sarel Pretorius.
Entry is free to the family fun day and tickets for the Scarlets match start at just £10 per adult and all Season Ticket Holders are able to use their Season Tickets to gain entry to the match. Call 01633 674990 to buy your match ticket or your season ticket NOW!!
