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Matchday Guide – Newport Gwent Dragons v Brive

Newport Gwent Dragons take on CA Brive this evening (Friday 14th October), in their European Rugby Challenge Cup opener at Rodney Parade.

 

TEAM

The French side have played at Rodney Parade just once before in 2007 in the quarter-final of the Challenge Cup, where the Dragons took away the win with six tries.

15 Carl Meyer, 14 Ashton Hewitt, 13 Tyler Morgan, 12 Adam Warren, 11 Hallam Amos, 10 Nick Macleod, 9 Charlie Davies; 1 Thomas Davies, 2 Rhys Buckley, 3 Brok Harris, 4 Cory Hill, 5 Rynard Landman, 6 James Thomas, 7 Lewis Evans (c), 8 Ed Jackson. 

Replacements: Darran Harris, Phil Price, Craig Mitchell, Matthew Screech, Harrison Keddie, Sarel Pretorius, Angus O’Brien, Sam Beard.

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 Ragsy. The Aberdare born star shot to fame in the Voice in 2013 when he was mentored by Tom Jones.

As always the We Fight Any Claim Family Zone will be hosting live music after the match. We are delighted to announce that soul and motown trio MP3 will be playing two 45 minute sets starting starting straight after the final whistle.

For tonight’s match we welcome back Pendragon Fireworks to Rodney Parade. Wales’ premier display company will be using flames and fireworks to mark the start of this season’s European Campaign as the players run out just before kick off. 

Rodney Parade will also be teaming up with Pendragon for Fireworks Night on Thursday 3rd November. Fireworks Night is a perfect place for the whole family to enjoy a Firework spectacular. Tickets are selling fast so please book now through the Rodney Parade Ticket Office.

FRIARS WALK & KINGSWAY CENTRE – MATCHDAY PARTNER

Tonight’s ‘Friars Walk and Kingsway Centre Matchday Partner’ is Pure Gym. The gym, based in the Kingsway Centre, will be running a fantastic Rowing challenge for supporters as well as handing out Free Day Pass vouchers. Find the Pure Gym team in the We Fight Any Claim Family Zone before and after tonight’s match for more information. 

MATCHDAY SPONSOR – Clarity Copiers

We would also like to thank tonight’s match sponsor Clarity Copiers for their support.

RODNEY PARADE TRAVEL

For an update on how to get to Rodney Parade, please click here. 

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.

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