The men of Gwent have a 100% success rate at home this season and are looking to keep it that way.
Zebre return to the country where they recorded their maiden victory two weeks ago in Cardiff. Zebre gained a losing bonus point at home to Glasgow on Friday.
Dragons have won both previous encounters between the two sides, although the meeting in February in Parma was by the narrowest of margins; 14-13.
Injury update from Head Physiotherapist Ben Searle,
“Ashley Smith is still recovering from a hamstring strain but hopefully back next week. Both Ashley and Pat leach are progressing really well, but Pat is still recovering with his elbow.
“Darren Waters is still going through rehab but he is progressing really well and Rhys Thomas is out for a few months with his ankle injury.”
Backs
Jonathan Evans, Richie Rees, Wayne Evans, Lewis Robling, Jason Tovey, Kris Burton, Steffan Jones, Jack Dixon, Adam Hughes, Hallam Amos, Tom Prydie, Ross Wardle, Will Harries, Matthew Pewtner, Daniel Evans.
Forwards
Owen Evans, Phil Price, Aaron Coundley, Nathan Williams, Hugh Gustafson, Sam Parry, Dan Way, Nathan Buck, Francisco Chaparro, Matthew Screech, Adam Jones, Rob Sidoli, Andrew Coombs, Jevon Groves, Netani Talei, Lewis Evans, Nic Cudd, Toby Faletau, Ieuan Jones.
Players not selected through injury
Darren Waters (Knee), Pat Leach (Elbow), T. Rhys Thomas (Ankle), Ashley Smith (Hamstring).
