Team for Munster Announced

The Dragons have been hit with a number of injuries for the game against Munster, both Nathan Brew and Steve Winn have been ruled out.

Kath McCarthy | 16/10/2003

Newport Gwent Dragons Team

15. Sione Tuipulotu 14. Gerald Arasa 13. Hal Luscombe 12. Andy Marinos (c) 11. Ben Breeze 10. Craig Warlow 9. Gareth Baber 1. Adam Black 2. Steve Jones 3. Chris Anthony 4. Ian Gough 5. Peter Sidoli 6. Jamie Ringer 7. Jason Forster 8. Rhys Oakley Replacements From 16. Rhys Thomas 17. Paul Young 18. Luke Charteris 19. Rhys Williams 20. Brett Davey 21. Lee Jarvis 22. Bryan Shelbourne

The Dragons have been hit with a number of injuries, both Nathan Brew and Steve Winn have been ruled out. Gerald Arasa replaces Nathan on the wing whilst Hal Luscombe come in, in place of Steve. Shawn Van Rensburg picked up a knee injury in the Dragons win against Glasgow meaning Jamie Ringer comes in at blindside flanker with Rhys Oakley moving to No.8.

“We are expecting a lot from Hal Luscombe. It is a big opportunity for him and I hope he takes it. It will be a tough game for him as he is facing experienced centre Mike Mullins. Shawn Van Rensburg has been ruled out with a knee injury and Jamie Ringer comes in at blindside flanker with Rhys Oakley switching to No.8. We have got a number of injuries but we have to get on with it. We have to keep our minds on ourselves. we are a brand new team and every week we are looking for improvement. If we get a result against Munster it will show we are improving. There is a bit of a buzz about the team at the moment and we showed some good signs against Glasgow. I am hoping to get a bigger crowd for the match against Munster and Friday nights usually attract a good crowd. I hope people come along and show their support and it doesn’t matter what they shout. ” Mike Ruddock

“Munster will be a very tough game and they are a side with huge tradition and historically have done well in every competition they play in. They have old, experienced campaigners in their team and it should turn out to be a good game. Munster play a positive game of rugby and they are developing as a side. However, we are beginning to put the ball through our hands and getting it out to our wingers.” Andy Marinos

“Since my time here I have seen a lot of quality players and they just need a bit of organisation. There is a lot of enthusiasm amongst the boys and the want to do well and give nothing less than 110%. I am greatly encouraged by what I have seen. I have been giving the players the confidence to believe in themselves as they have the talent, they just need the confidence to express themselves. Munster are a very respected side and are always building. They haven’t stood still and are developing their younger players and their European record is very good.” Dennis John