The winning team earned their first away from home bonus point win since 2004. With tries from Jonathan Evans, Hallam Amos and two from Tom Prydie the Men of Gwent go into tomorrow’s (Saturday 4th April) match against Cardiff Blues with plenty of confidence.
The Men of Gwent have three changes made to the bench as prop Lloyd Fairbrother moves onto teh bench alongside Nic Cudd and Geraint Rhys Jones. They join Hugh Gustafson, Dan Way, Taulupe Faletau, Luc Jones and Tyler Morgan.
Looking forward to tomorrows knock out match in the European Quarter Finals against Cardiff Blues, director of rugby Lyn Jones commented: "I've no doubt that the Blues will come with a heavy pack and will try and dominate us there. Dale McIntosh (Blues coach) has talked about taking our maul away from us but we didn't use it last week and scored four tries, all from backline players. We can adapt to any style we want."
"These games are testing for individuals, they are one-offs. We are not in the league, we are in European competition.
"We beat them on Boxing Day at the Arms Park and they caught us on the rebound with our pants down so we want to make sure we have learnt our lessons."
Newport Gwent Dragons Team to face Cardiff Blues
Jason Tovey, Tom Prydie, Pat Leach, Jack Dixon, Hallam Amos, Dorian Jones, Jonathan Evans; Phil Price, T. Rhys Thomas (c), Brok Harris, Andrew Coombs, Cory Hill, James Thomas, James Benjamin, Nick Crosswell.
Replacements: Hugh Gustafson, Lloyd Fairbrother, Dan Way, Taulupe Faletau, Nic Cudd, Luc Jones, Tyler Morgan, Geraint Rhys Jones.
Tickets are still available for the quarter final, so #PlayYourPart and get behind the Dragons. Call the ticket office to buy your tickets on 01633 674990 or go to www.newportgwentdragons.com/tickets to purchase them online.
The Men of Gwent have three changes made to the bench as prop Lloyd Fairbrother moves onto teh bench alongside Nic Cudd and Geraint Rhys Jones. They join Hugh Gustafson, Dan Way, Taulupe Faletau, Luc Jones and Tyler Morgan.
Looking forward to tomorrows knock out match in the European Quarter Finals against Cardiff Blues, director of rugby Lyn Jones commented: "I've no doubt that the Blues will come with a heavy pack and will try and dominate us there. Dale McIntosh (Blues coach) has talked about taking our maul away from us but we didn't use it last week and scored four tries, all from backline players. We can adapt to any style we want."
"These games are testing for individuals, they are one-offs. We are not in the league, we are in European competition.
"We beat them on Boxing Day at the Arms Park and they caught us on the rebound with our pants down so we want to make sure we have learnt our lessons."
Newport Gwent Dragons Team to face Cardiff Blues
Jason Tovey, Tom Prydie, Pat Leach, Jack Dixon, Hallam Amos, Dorian Jones, Jonathan Evans; Phil Price, T. Rhys Thomas (c), Brok Harris, Andrew Coombs, Cory Hill, James Thomas, James Benjamin, Nick Crosswell.
Replacements: Hugh Gustafson, Lloyd Fairbrother, Dan Way, Taulupe Faletau, Nic Cudd, Luc Jones, Tyler Morgan, Geraint Rhys Jones.
Tickets are still available for the quarter final, so #PlayYourPart and get behind the Dragons. Call the ticket office to buy your tickets on 01633 674990 or go to www.newportgwentdragons.com/tickets to purchase them online.
