Newport Gwent Dragons have made one change to the starting XV that defeated Munster last weekend for their trip to Galway to take on Connacht.
Hal Luscombe has been ruled out with a rib injury so Jon Bryant comes in to partner Ceri Sweeney in midfield.
Ian Gough has recovered from his viral infection to take his place in the second row while Luke Charteris who was also a doubt at the start of the week has overcome his shoulder injury.
On the replacements bench Gethin Robinson comes in for Chris Anthony while Ben Breeze replaces Bryant.
Dragons Team
Aled Thomas, Gareth Wyatt, Jon Braynt, Ceri Sweeney, Nathan Brew, Craig Warlow, Gareth Baber, Adam Black, Steve Jones, Rhys Thomas, Ian Gough, Luke Charteris, Jamie Ringer, Jason Forster (c), Michael Owen.
Replacements
Andrew Brown, David Maddocks, Gethin Robinson, Peter Sidoli, Rhys Oakley, Ben Breeze, James Ireland
The match marks a busy time for The Dragons as they face three important Celtic League games in a week as they aim to push their way up the Celtic League table and secure a place in next season’s Heineken Cup.
