TEAM
The current PRO12 champions winning run in all tournaments ended with their defeat at Leinster on Saturday. Connacht Rugby have not been victorious away from home in the Championship since a trip to Edinburgh in early March.
15 Tom Prydie, 14 Pat Howard, 13 Sam Beard, 12 Jack Dixon, 11 Ashton Hewitt, 10 Angus O’Brien, 9 Sarel Pretorius; 1 Phil Price, 2 Thomas Rhys Thomas, 3 Brok Harris, 4 Nick Crosswell, 5 Rynard Landman, 6 Lewis Evans (c), 7 Ollie Griffiths, 8 Ed Jackson.
Replacements: Rhys Buckley, Sam Hobbs, Lloyd Fairbrother, Matthew Screech, Nic Cudd, Tavis Knoyle, Geraint Rhys Jones, Adam Warren.
TICKETS
Remember that all Dragons Season Members are able to use their Season Tickets for tonight’s match!
Match day tickets are currently available to buy from the Rodney Parade Ticket office. Alternatively, supporters are able to print tickets at home for convenience. Go to www.newportgwentdragons.com/tickets
ENTERTAINMENT IN THE WE FIGHT ANY CLAIM MARQUEE
The We Fight Any Claim Family Zone is open after tonight’s match, as well as before and after all Newport Gwent Dragons Matches at Rodney Parade this season. Before tonight’s match there will be a Player Q & A and autograph session as well as a performance from the Dragons Choir.
We are delighted to be joined by the Dragons Choir for tonight’s match. The Choir will be performing before the match in the We Fight Any Claim Family Zone and then again at half time on the side of the pitch.
The Dragons Choir have recently been in celebratory mood as they marked the 10th anniversary of their formation with a dinner and dance, having been put together during the first series of Codi Canu. The dinner and dance acknowledged the hard work of MD Helen Robbins and accompanist Colin Beynon without whom the Choir would not run.
Attention now turns to expanding the Choir’s Christmas repertoire in preparation for a busy festive period. The Choir will also feature on the Noson Lawen programme on Saturday 26th November on S4C alongside other regional choirs who performed at the National Eisteddfod in August this year.
Further information about the choir can be found on their website www.corydreigiau.org/. New members are always welcome.
As always the We Fight Any Claim Family Zone will be hosting live music after the match. We are delighted to announce that Irish Covers band ‘Get In 2’ will be playing two 45minute sets straight after the final whistle.
FRIARS WALK & KINGSWAY CENTRE – MATCHDAY PARTNER
We are delighted to announce that tonight’s ‘Friars Walk and Kingsway Centre Matchday Partner’ is Superbowl UK. The entertainement complex hosts Ten Pin Bowling, Laser Quest, Crazy Club Soft Play Area and a sports bar. To pick up your voucher for 2 for 1 on Bowling Or Laser Quest simply find Pinelope the Pin at Rodney Parade tonight.
MATCHDAY SPONSOR – Hergan Construction
We would like to thank tonight’s match sponsor Hergan Construction for their support.
MATCHDAY BALL SPONSOR – Rougemont School
We would also like to thank tonight’s match-ball sponsor Rougemont School for their continued support too.
RODNEY PARADE TRAVEL
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Supporters are urged to respect our local residents when travelling to and from the stadium.
Please remember, if you are attending a match at Rodney Parade and have an issue, please contact your nearest steward. Following a game, you can email any observations, complaints or issues to info@rodneyparadeltd.com.
Thank you and enjoy the game.
