It’s derby time! After two more rounds of European action, the Guinness PRO14 returns this weekend with six derbies across four countries.
That includes a pair of top-of-the-table battles between Leinster and Ulster, on Friday night, and then Connacht and Munster on Saturday.
As well as the Inter-Pros, there will be plenty riding on Benetton’s trip to Zebre, while Glasgow Warriors need to turn things around quickly in their 1872 Cup clash with Edinburgh.
And in Wales on Saturday, the Scarlets and Dragons could treat us to yet another thriller, while Cardiff Blues will look to secure a rare win over the Ospreys in their derby encounter.
Sat, Dec 21: Dragons v Scarlets, Rodney Parade, Newport | KO 17:15 | Live on Premier Sports 1, S4C, DAZN, pro14.tv
This is a Welsh derby that often delivers when it comes to tightly-fought drama. In recent years, we have seen Scarlets claim 31-27, 21-16 and 34-20 victories, while the last time these sides met, the Dragons took Judgement Day bragging rights with a 34-32 triumph.
And while Dean Ryan’s men may have lost their last three Guinness PRO14 outings, they have nevertheless been defeated at Rodney Parade only once in their last four, while Scarlets have won just one match on the road in domestic action since October 2018.
Sitting fourth in a tightly-packed Conference B – just four points off leaders Munster – Brad Mooar will be keen to keep up the chase as they search for a first win in Newport since December 2011.
Overall Guinness PRO14 head to head record:
Played 32, Dragons won 6, Scarlets won 26.
Did you know?
- Dragons have lost their last three Guinness PRO14 fixtures since their home win over Glasgow Warriors at the end of October.
- Dragons only defeat in their last four matches in all competitions at Rodney Parade was 12-39 to Zebre in round 7 of the Guinness PRO14.
- Scarlets two defeats in the first seven rounds of Guinness PRO14 were both on the road, to Edinburgh in round 4 and Ulster in round 7.
- Scarlets have been victorious only once away from home in Guinness PRO14 since October 2018: 25-21 at Glasgow in October 2019.
- Scarlets have won only one of their last six fixtures against fellow Welsh regions: 22-13 at home to Dragons in round 13 last season.
- Dragons beat Scarlets 34-32 in their most recent encounter, at Judgement Day in April, but have not won successive matches against the West Walians since 2008.
- Scarlets have not won at Rodney Parade since 30 December 2011.
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