The Dragons Premiership Select team slipped to second position in the pool after their defeat to Doncaster Knights. The English side travel to Wales to play at the changed venue of Ystrad Mynach in this second round of the double header.
Fullback Geraint Rhys Jones retains his place in the half backs and is joined by Aled Brew, who moves from the centre, and winger George Gasson. The centre partnership sees Barney Nightingale joined by Ebbw Vale player Adam Jones. Its all change in the half back partnership as Angus O’Brien returns from the Wales 7s setup and joins Dragons scrumhalf Luc Jones.
The front row remains unchanged with props Luke Garrett and Leon Brown joining skipper Hugh Gustafson. The second row also remains untouched with locks Scott Andrews and Adam Brown being named. The back row has two changes made to it as number 8 Harri Keddie is joined by flankers Josh Skinner and James Benjamin.
The replacements bench has two changes made to it as Ellis Shipp and Arwel Robson join Richard Cornock, Alex Jeffries, Ashley Sweet, Owen Davies and Connor Edwards.
Dragons Premiership Select team to face Doncaster Knights
Geraint Rhys Jones (Dragons), Aled Brew (Dragons), Barney Nightingale (Dragons/ Newport RFC), Adam Jones (Ebbw Vale), George Gasson (Dragons Academy/ Bedwas), Angus O’Brien (Dragons/ Cross Keys), Luc Jones (Dragons); Luke Garrett (Dragons/ Cross Keys), Hugh Gustafson (Dragons) ©, Leon Brown (Dragons Academy/ Cross Keys), Scott Andrews (Dragons/ Cross Keys), Adam Brown (Newport RFC), Josh Skinner (Dragons Academy/ Cross Keys), James Benjamin (Dragons), Harrison Keddie (Dragons/ Ebbw Vale).
Replacements: Ellis Shipp (Dragons Academy/ Cross Keys), Richard Cornock (Cross Keys), Alex Jeffries (Dragons/ Newport RFC), Ashley Sweet (Ebbw Vale), Owen Davies (Dragons/ Newport RFC), Arwel Robson (Dragons Academy/ Newport RFC), Connor Edwards (Dragons Academy/ Bedwas).
Tickets are available on the gate at Ystrad Mynach for tomorrows clash against Doncaster Knights. Tickets are available to buy from the Rodney Parade Ticket Office or online at www.newportgwentdragons.com/tickets.
