The Dragons academy return to action this evening as they take on Cardiff Rugby U17s at the Cardiff Arms Park, 7:15pm kick off.
It is the turn of Dragons Red as they play their first fixture in a mini-series between the Dragons, Cardiff Rugby and RGC.
The Men of Gwent were split into two squads, Black and Red, as the future stars of the red team take to the field for the first time in nearly two years.
The Men of Gwent have had fixtures postponed in recent weeks so the future stars will be looking to make an impression on their return to the field.
It will also be another opportunity for spectators to come and support the players with fans allowed back in to watch, with entry just £3 on the door.
The starting fifteen sees Morgan Williams and Dyon Gleadall line up either side of hooker Jordan Way in the front frow with Max Rossiter and Sam Llewelyn partnering in the second row to complete the front five.
Deri Butler-Griffiths starts in the six shirt, alongside Iwan Dark at openside and number eight Ryan Leonard will lead the side out as captain.
There is a halfback pairing of scrum half Toby Thomas and fly half Harri Ford, while Tom Gregory partners Leo Geraci in midfield.
Tom Organ and Huw Anderson occupy the wings and fullback Tom Lewis completes the starting fifteen.
Dragons Black: Tom Lewis, Huw Anderson, Leo Geraci, Tom Gregory, Tom Organ, Harri Ford, Toby Thomas; Morgan Williams, Jordan Way, Dyon Gleadall, Max Rossiter, Sam Llewelyn, Deri Butler-Griffiths, Iwan Dark, Ryan Leonard (c)
Replacements: Matthew Cotton, Jamie Reynolds, Dan Harries, Iwan Pitman, Jack Gadd, Reuben Price, Logan Franklin, Jack Woods, Kyle James, Kai Morrison
Under 17’s Fixture list:
25/08/21 – Cardiff Rugby v Dragons Red (Cardiff Arms Park – 19:15 Kick Off)
01/09/21 – Dragons RED v Dragons BLACK (Caerphilly Centre of Sporting Excellence – Kick Off TBC)
