Tomorrow’s New Years Eve Clash against the Scarlets sees second row Luke Charteris make his return to the Dragons side after a thigh injury sidelined the regional star at the beginning of the month.
The return of the Welsh international provides a vital boost to the region as the team looks to move on from their disappointing defeat by Cardiff Blues on Sunday.
Hooker Tom Willis will captain the side, making his second start since his return from a calf injury with Shaun Connor taking on the duties at 10.
The team will also be supporting a local charity tomorrow night by wearing a specially commissioned shirt in aid of Sparkle.
Only 50 of these shirts have been produced and all 50, including those worn in the derby clash with the Scarlets will be auctioned off by the charity. Full auction details to follow.
Dragons team for Scarlets
Jason Tovey, Aled Brew, Tom Riley, Matthew Watkins, Richard Fussell; Shaun Connor; Danny Lee; Hugh Gustafson, Tom Willis (c), Pat Palmer, Rob Sidoli, Luke Charteris, Hoani Macdonald, Gavin Thomas, Lewis Evans
Replacements
Steve Jones, Ali McKenzie, Adam Jones, Grant Webb, , Martyn Thomas, Will Harries, Gareth Williams.
The return of the Welsh international provides a vital boost to the region as the team looks to move on from their disappointing defeat by Cardiff Blues on Sunday.
Hooker Tom Willis will captain the side, making his second start since his return from a calf injury with Shaun Connor taking on the duties at 10.
The team will also be supporting a local charity tomorrow night by wearing a specially commissioned shirt in aid of Sparkle.
Only 50 of these shirts have been produced and all 50, including those worn in the derby clash with the Scarlets will be auctioned off by the charity. Full auction details to follow.
Dragons team for Scarlets
Jason Tovey, Aled Brew, Tom Riley, Matthew Watkins, Richard Fussell; Shaun Connor; Danny Lee; Hugh Gustafson, Tom Willis (c), Pat Palmer, Rob Sidoli, Luke Charteris, Hoani Macdonald, Gavin Thomas, Lewis Evans
Replacements
Steve Jones, Ali McKenzie, Adam Jones, Grant Webb, , Martyn Thomas, Will Harries, Gareth Williams.
