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Hill - Derby week has Test match feel

Captain Cory Hill admits the countdown to the clash with Cardiff Blues has been like a ‘Test match week’ – as he prepares to lead his Dragons into Guinness PRO14 derby day action on Saturday.

Rodney Parade will host the first Welsh derby of the season as Dragons look to record a first win over the Blues since 2014 (kick-off 5.15pm).

“All derby weeks are pretty intense,” said HIll. “Every week is important for us because we are building and we are starting to come together nicely, but this is like a Test match week.

"Everyone is buzzing, everyone wants to be involved and everyone wants to get one up on our neighbours.

"We are friends with a lot of the guys that play down there, we play international rugby with them and through the age grades, we are friendly but it will be pretty heated on Saturday."

"A derby win would be massive for us, we have had a good week of training and are ready for the challenge,” added the 26-year-old.

"All home games are massive for us but that's added to with a derby, it will be a full house at Rodney Parade and all the boys are excited and looking forward to putting on a performance for the fans.

"We were disappointed not to get a win (against Benetton) on opening weekend but have managed to get two on the bounce at home (against Southern Kings and Zebre) to build some momentum. Hopefully we can get another one.

"We've got two wins out of five. If we can get a win this weekend to end the first block before Europe we will be pretty pleased with that."

Tickets for the derby day clash remain on sale NOW. 

Click HERE to book your ticket as two teams – and many friendships – collide at Rodney Parade in the first Welsh derby of the season.

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