Head Coach Darren Edwards has retained the services of South African wing Tonderai Chavhanga, who completed 55 minutes in the Region’s nail biter against Bayonne on Saturday.
Following his performance for Cross Keys in the BIC last weekend, Nic Cudd rejoins the squad.
Back row Toby Faletau is set to play his last game before leaving for international duty next week with the national squad.
Last season saw honours even as both the Men of Gwent and Ulster won their respective home games. Ulster’s only victory at Rodney Parade since 2006 came on 6th May 2011, although the Ulstermen continue to set the pace at the top of the RaboDirect PRO12 table, and still possess a 100% winning record in all competitions this season. The Irish province have won five of their last six fixtures with Welsh regions and have been victorious on both their visits to Wales so far this campaign.
Tickets for the match are available from just £10 for adults and £2 for children. Call the Ticket Hotline on 01633 674975 or click here to buy online
Newport Gwent Dragons Squad against Ulster (Friday 26 October, 7:05pm, Rodney Parade)
Backs;
Tom Prydie, Tonderai Chavhanga, Hallam Amos, Will Harries, Adam Hughes, Andy Tuilagi, Ashley Smith, Pat Leach, Lewis Robling, Steffan Jones, Jonathan Evans, Liam Davies
Forwards;
Jevon Groves, Tom Brown, Toby Faletau, Lewis Evans, Nic Cudd, Rob Sidoli, Ian Nimmo, Adam Jones, Dan Way, Nathan Buck, Owen Evans, Phil Price, Nathan Williams, Steve Jones, Sam Parry.
Players not selected through injury;
Joe Bedford (Shoulder), Jamie Smith (Ankle), Dan Watchurst (Leg break), Darren Waters (Knee), Andrew Coombes (Knee), Mike Poole (Knee), Wayne Evans (Back) Dan Lydiate (Ankle) Hywel Stoddart (Knee), Matthew Pewtner (Hamstring) Daniel Evans (Thumb) Aaron Coundley (Bicep).
Following his performance for Cross Keys in the BIC last weekend, Nic Cudd rejoins the squad.
Back row Toby Faletau is set to play his last game before leaving for international duty next week with the national squad.
Last season saw honours even as both the Men of Gwent and Ulster won their respective home games. Ulster’s only victory at Rodney Parade since 2006 came on 6th May 2011, although the Ulstermen continue to set the pace at the top of the RaboDirect PRO12 table, and still possess a 100% winning record in all competitions this season. The Irish province have won five of their last six fixtures with Welsh regions and have been victorious on both their visits to Wales so far this campaign.
Tickets for the match are available from just £10 for adults and £2 for children. Call the Ticket Hotline on 01633 674975 or click here to buy online
Newport Gwent Dragons Squad against Ulster (Friday 26 October, 7:05pm, Rodney Parade)
Backs;
Tom Prydie, Tonderai Chavhanga, Hallam Amos, Will Harries, Adam Hughes, Andy Tuilagi, Ashley Smith, Pat Leach, Lewis Robling, Steffan Jones, Jonathan Evans, Liam Davies
Forwards;
Jevon Groves, Tom Brown, Toby Faletau, Lewis Evans, Nic Cudd, Rob Sidoli, Ian Nimmo, Adam Jones, Dan Way, Nathan Buck, Owen Evans, Phil Price, Nathan Williams, Steve Jones, Sam Parry.
Players not selected through injury;
Joe Bedford (Shoulder), Jamie Smith (Ankle), Dan Watchurst (Leg break), Darren Waters (Knee), Andrew Coombes (Knee), Mike Poole (Knee), Wayne Evans (Back) Dan Lydiate (Ankle) Hywel Stoddart (Knee), Matthew Pewtner (Hamstring) Daniel Evans (Thumb) Aaron Coundley (Bicep).