HEAD TO HEAD
The Dragons will be looking to get revenge this weekend around after a defeat out in Bordeaux last Saturday. In the three clashes with the French outfit results have always gone with the home team, with two wins for Bordeaux and one win for the Dragons.
Bordeaux go in to the match in good form, having won four of their last six matches in all competitions. The Dragons last win was against Russian side Enisei-STM last month.
TEAM NEWS
Head Coach Bernard Jackman has made four changes from the side that started in France last weekend.
Dragons Team
15 Carl Meyer, 14 Ashton Hewitt, 13 Adam Warren, 12 Jack Dixon, 11 Jared Rosser, 10 Gavin Henson, 9 Sarel Pretorius, 1 Sam Hobbs, 2 Elliot Dee, 3 Lloyd Fairbrother, 4 Rynard Landman, 5 Cory Hill (c), 6 James Sheekey, 7 Aaron Wainwright, 8 Robson Blake.
Replacements; Liam Belcher, Thomas Davies, Gerard Ellis, Joe Davies, James Benjamin, Dan Babos, Dorian Jones, Pat Howard.
Bordeaux Team
15 Geoffrey Cros, 14 Fa’asui Fuatai, 13 Pablo Uberti, 12 Matusela Talebula, 11 Iban Etcheverry, 10 Ben Volavola, 9 Jules Gimbert, 1 Sebastien Taofifenua, 2 Adrien Pelissie, 3 Ravai Kovekalou, 4 Luke Jones, 5 Jan Andre Marais (c), 6 Marco Tauleigne, 7 Cameron Woki, 8 Leroy Houston.
Replacements; Florian Dufour, Thierry Paiva, Lasha Tabidze, Cyril Cazeaux, Alexandre Roumat, Gauthier Doubrere, Christian Francois Schoeman, Apisai Naqalevu.
TICKETS
All Dragons Season Members are able to use their membership cards for this match and for those fans who don’t have a membership, match-day tickets subject to availability can be purchased directly from the Rodney Parade Ticket Office in person at the gate.
MATCH DAY ENTERTAINMENT
The We Fight Any Claim Family Zone is open from 12:30pm for the game with music from our resident DJ, free face painting and lots of children’s activities. There will be pre-match Q&A with Dragons first team players hosted by the Dragons Official Supporters Club, plus there is a chance to win a prize with The Gym.
HALF TIME ENTERTAINMENT
We’re pleased to welcome gym instructor Kirsty from The Gym, Newport at half time to perform a mini class demonstration to ‘whet your appetite’ to join the gym.
TOP TIPS FOR ENJOYING THE GAME
1. Arrive Early: Come and enjoy the atmosphere at Rodney Parade and avoid the rush, with our We Fight Any Claim Family zone open from 12.30pm and gates open an hour and half before kick off.
Pre-match there’s the chance to collect autographs with Dragons players in the marquee and you can get pre-match drinks and a bite to eat, plus plenty of activities including free face painting, Q&A with a Dragons first team player hosted by the official Dragons Supporters Club at 2:00pm. We'll also welcome our resident DJ from Sound 2 Light Roadshow.
2. Cash is King: Payments at the food and drink units and any ticket upgrades you may need to purchase are cash only. The nearest cash points are on Clarence Place and Corporation Road should you require one.
3. Don’t forget your tickets: No duplicate tickets will be issued, so bring your tickets particularly if you selected Print@Home.
4. Check the ground regulations: Please refrain from going on the pitch which is strictly off limit. This is to ensure you adhere to the Stadium Ground Regulations.
5. Stay onside: There are plenty of bars around the ground so please do not bring alcohol onto the premises as it is prohibited within our Ground Regulations. Remember Rodney Parade is a family venue so please respect your fellow supporters.
6. Enjoy: We want you to have a great night out supporting the Dragons so have a great day and enjoy your visit to Rodney Parade.
7. There will be live music after the match from R E T R O S P E C T in the We Fight Any Claim Family Zone.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
The youngsters performing the guard of honour today are from our local clubs as part of our regional club’s engagement programme, namely, Caerphilly RFC, Mounmouth RFC, Whiteheads RFC and Eveswell School.
We’re delighted to be joined by Bistrot Pierre as our Friars Walk partner at today’s game. Look out for Bistrot Pierre staff handing out Guess the 1st Try scorer competition entries. Guess correctly for your chance to win a three-course meal for two at the Friars Walk restaurant.
Enjoy 10% off your food bill at Bistrot Pierre Sunday to Thursday or match days with your Dragons membership card or match ticket. Simply show your Dragons membership card or match ticket.
TODAY’S CHARITY
Today’s match day collection is for the Alzheimer’s Society. Please give generously.
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@dragonsrugby.wales
Thank you and enjoy the game.
The Dragons will be looking to get revenge this weekend around after a defeat out in Bordeaux last Saturday. In the three clashes with the French outfit results have always gone with the home team, with two wins for Bordeaux and one win for the Dragons.
Bordeaux go in to the match in good form, having won four of their last six matches in all competitions. The Dragons last win was against Russian side Enisei-STM last month.
TEAM NEWS
Head Coach Bernard Jackman has made four changes from the side that started in France last weekend.
Dragons Team
15 Carl Meyer, 14 Ashton Hewitt, 13 Adam Warren, 12 Jack Dixon, 11 Jared Rosser, 10 Gavin Henson, 9 Sarel Pretorius, 1 Sam Hobbs, 2 Elliot Dee, 3 Lloyd Fairbrother, 4 Rynard Landman, 5 Cory Hill (c), 6 James Sheekey, 7 Aaron Wainwright, 8 Robson Blake.
Replacements; Liam Belcher, Thomas Davies, Gerard Ellis, Joe Davies, James Benjamin, Dan Babos, Dorian Jones, Pat Howard.
Bordeaux Team
15 Geoffrey Cros, 14 Fa’asui Fuatai, 13 Pablo Uberti, 12 Matusela Talebula, 11 Iban Etcheverry, 10 Ben Volavola, 9 Jules Gimbert, 1 Sebastien Taofifenua, 2 Adrien Pelissie, 3 Ravai Kovekalou, 4 Luke Jones, 5 Jan Andre Marais (c), 6 Marco Tauleigne, 7 Cameron Woki, 8 Leroy Houston.
Replacements; Florian Dufour, Thierry Paiva, Lasha Tabidze, Cyril Cazeaux, Alexandre Roumat, Gauthier Doubrere, Christian Francois Schoeman, Apisai Naqalevu.
TICKETS
All Dragons Season Members are able to use their membership cards for this match and for those fans who don’t have a membership, match-day tickets subject to availability can be purchased directly from the Rodney Parade Ticket Office in person at the gate.
MATCH DAY ENTERTAINMENT
The We Fight Any Claim Family Zone is open from 12:30pm for the game with music from our resident DJ, free face painting and lots of children’s activities. There will be pre-match Q&A with Dragons first team players hosted by the Dragons Official Supporters Club, plus there is a chance to win a prize with The Gym.
HALF TIME ENTERTAINMENT
We’re pleased to welcome gym instructor Kirsty from The Gym, Newport at half time to perform a mini class demonstration to ‘whet your appetite’ to join the gym.
TOP TIPS FOR ENJOYING THE GAME
1. Arrive Early: Come and enjoy the atmosphere at Rodney Parade and avoid the rush, with our We Fight Any Claim Family zone open from 12.30pm and gates open an hour and half before kick off.
Pre-match there’s the chance to collect autographs with Dragons players in the marquee and you can get pre-match drinks and a bite to eat, plus plenty of activities including free face painting, Q&A with a Dragons first team player hosted by the official Dragons Supporters Club at 2:00pm. We'll also welcome our resident DJ from Sound 2 Light Roadshow.
2. Cash is King: Payments at the food and drink units and any ticket upgrades you may need to purchase are cash only. The nearest cash points are on Clarence Place and Corporation Road should you require one.
3. Don’t forget your tickets: No duplicate tickets will be issued, so bring your tickets particularly if you selected Print@Home.
4. Check the ground regulations: Please refrain from going on the pitch which is strictly off limit. This is to ensure you adhere to the Stadium Ground Regulations.
5. Stay onside: There are plenty of bars around the ground so please do not bring alcohol onto the premises as it is prohibited within our Ground Regulations. Remember Rodney Parade is a family venue so please respect your fellow supporters.
6. Enjoy: We want you to have a great night out supporting the Dragons so have a great day and enjoy your visit to Rodney Parade.
7. There will be live music after the match from R E T R O S P E C T in the We Fight Any Claim Family Zone.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
The youngsters performing the guard of honour today are from our local clubs as part of our regional club’s engagement programme, namely, Caerphilly RFC, Mounmouth RFC, Whiteheads RFC and Eveswell School.
We’re delighted to be joined by Bistrot Pierre as our Friars Walk partner at today’s game. Look out for Bistrot Pierre staff handing out Guess the 1st Try scorer competition entries. Guess correctly for your chance to win a three-course meal for two at the Friars Walk restaurant.
Enjoy 10% off your food bill at Bistrot Pierre Sunday to Thursday or match days with your Dragons membership card or match ticket. Simply show your Dragons membership card or match ticket.
TODAY’S CHARITY
Today’s match day collection is for the Alzheimer’s Society. Please give generously.
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@dragonsrugby.wales
Thank you and enjoy the game.
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