Influential forward Andrew Coombs returns to the Dragons starting line up to face Mogliano on Saturday. He is joined by winger Mike Poole after a lengthy lay off through injury. These are among the eleven changes to the Dragons starting lineup, Edwards makes wholesale changes in the front 5 with a complete new set.
The changes see the Men of Gwent pair up youngster Jack Dixon with the experienced Andy Tuilagi in the center. Jack Dixon plays outside center, after gaining experience there with Bedwas RFC. A new look back row sees the trio of Groves, Evans and Jones, take the field for the regional side.
The Dragons face Mogliano in the Amlin Challenge cup on Saturday at 14.00, before the fixture is reversed next week at Rodney Parade , Sunday 16th December 17:35. Under 16’s can get in free, and season ticket holders can upgrade to Business club for just £25.
Dragons Team to face Mogliano
Tom Prydie, Will Harries, Jack Dixon, Andy Tuilagi, Mike Poole, Lewis Robling, Jonathan Evans, Nathan Williams, Sam Parry, Tim Ryan, Ian Nimmo, Andrew Coombs, Jevon Groves, Lewis Evans ©, Ieuan Jones
Replacements;
Hugh Gustafson, Owen Evans, Nathan Buck, Rob Sidoli, Tom Brown, Wayne Evans, Dan Evans, Pat Leach
