Dragons take on Scarlets tonight, (Friday 17th November) at Rodney Parade, KO 19:30.
TEAM NEWS
Twelve of the match-day squad have come through the Dragons’ regional pathway, with the side once again featuring a mixture of youth and experience. Both Dan Babos and Josh Reynolds are set for their Anglo-Welsh debuts, whilst Ollie Griffiths returns to the side from injury to Captain the team.
Dragons Team
15 Angus O’Brien, 14 Jared Rosser, 13 Joe Thomas, 12 Adam Warren, 11 Joe Goodchild, 10 Arwel Robson, 9 Dan Babos; 1 Josh Reynolds, 2 Gerard Ellis, 3 Lloyd Fairbrother, 4 Joe Davies, 5 Matthew Screech, 6 Ben Roach, 7 Ollie Griffiths ©, 8 Huw Worthington.
Replacements; Ellis Shipp, Sam Hobbs, Brok Harris, Rynard Landman, James Benjamin, Callum Morris, Gavin Henson, Connor Edwards.
Scarlets Team
15 Tomi Lewis, 14 Morgan Griffiths, 13 Rhodri Jones, 12 Billy McBryde, 11 Thomas Rogers, 10 Jack Maynard, 9 Lee Rees, 1 Steffan Thomas, 2 Torin Myhill, 3 Javan Sebastian, 4 Josh Helps, 5 Jack Jones, 6 Stuart Worrall, 7 Dan Davis. 8 Tom Phillips ©.
Replacements; Steffan Phillips, Craig Thomas, Scott Jenkins, Christian Long, Joseph Powell, Gareth George, Scott Lloyd, Dale Ford
TICKETS – SAVE £5 IF YOU PURCHASE IN ADVANCE (BEFORE MIDNIGHT THURSDAY)
All Dragons Seasonal Members are able to use their membership cards for this match, and for those fans who don’t have a membership match-day tickets are currently available to buy directly from the Rodney Parade Ticket Office or by calling 01633 674990.
TOP TIPS FOR ENJOYING THE GAME
1. Arrive Early: Come and enjoy the atmosphere at Rodney Parade and avoid the rush, with our We Fight Any Claim marquee open from 5pm and gates open an hour and half before kick off. Pre-match there’s the chance to collect autographs, a Q&A with a Dragons first team player hosted by the official Dragons Supporters Club plus our resident DJ from Sound 2 Light Roadshow.
2. Cash is King: Payments at the food and drink units and any ticket upgrades you may need to purchase are cash only. The nearest cash points are on Clarence Place and Corporation Road should you require one.
3. Don’t forget your tickets: No duplicate tickets will be issued.
4. Check the ground regulations: Please refrain from going on the pitch which is strictly off limit. This is to ensure you adhere to the Stadium Ground Regulations.
5. Drink within your limits: There are plenty of bars around the ground so please do not bring alcohol onto the premises as it is prohibited within our Ground Regulations.
6. After the game there’s live music with Fast company performing in the We Fight Any Claim marquee. Join us with the Tredegar duo to (hopefully) celebrate another home win.
7. Enjoy: We want you to have a great night out supporting the Dragons so have a great day and enjoy your visit to Rodney Parade.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
The youngsters performing the guard of honour are from four of our U9’s teams as part of the Dragons Community regional club’s engagement programme - Caldicot RFC, Penallta RFC, RTB Ebbw Vale RFC and Hafodyrynys RFC.
The Community Department also host St Cenydd, Caldicot, Coleg Gwent Ebbw Vale, Monmouth, Bedwas, Newport High & Bassaleg Senior Schools Rugby teams.
FRIARS WALK & KINGSWAY CENTRE – MATCHDAY PARTNER
We are delighted to be joined by Skechers as our Friars Walk and Kingsway Centre Match day partner this evening. Skechers will be giving away a free pair of shoes to one lucky winner at tonight’s game, with the winner announced during half time, whilst Dragons members and ticket holders get 15% off in store every match weekend.
HALF TIME ENTERTAINMENT
It’s Race night at Rodney Parade with Rodney going head to head with furry friends from a range of our sports friends and partners including County’s mascot Spytty The dog, Glamorgan’s Dewi Dragon, as well as Pudsey the bear from our match day charity partners Children in Need, plus the other runners and riders with representatives from Melin Homes, Urdd and Friary Walk.
There will also be a cheque presentation at half time to Ed Jackson from Usk Cricket Club who raised money for the Matt Hampson Foundation during the Summer when they took on the Dragons in a T20 cricket match.
MATCHDAY SPONSOR – Clarity Copiers
We would like to thank our match sponsor Clarity Copiers for their support.
RODNEY PARADE TRAVEL
For an update on how to get to Rodney Parade, please click here.
Supporters are urged to respect our local residents when travelling to and from the stadium.
Please remember, if you are attending a match at Rodney Parade and have an issue, please contact your nearest steward. Following a game, you can email any observations, complaints or issues to info@dragonsrugby.wales
Thank you and enjoy the game.
