Dragons return to Guinness PRO14 action for Round 11 after being in European Challenge Cup action since the derby day victory over Ospreys, writes Adam Evans.
Dean Ryan’s side welcome Italian side Benetton to Rodney Parade who have won two of their last five games in the league.
Dragons v Benetton: Rodney Parade, Newport | KO 19:45 | Live on Premier Sports 1, DAZN, pro14.tv
- Referee: George Clancy (IRFU, 121st competition game)
- Assistant Referees: Gareth Newman (WRU), Nigel Correll (IRFU)
- TMO: Colin Stanley (IRFU)
- Citing Commissioner: Gwyn Bowden (WRU)
Overall Guinness PRO14 head to head record:
Played 18, Dragons won 7, Benetton won 11.
Did you know?
- Dragons last seven fixtures in all competitions have all been won by the home side on the day.
- The Welshmen have lost only twice at Rodney Parade in any tournament this season, both in Guinness PRO14, to Connacht in October and Zebre in November.
- Italian opponents have won on three of their last four visits to Rodney Parade.
- Benetton Rugby have lost their last three Guinness PRO14 encounters against non-Italian opponents.
- Benetton have not been successful outside Italy in Guinness PRO14 since a trip to Southern Kings in December 2018 whilst their most recent victory in Wales was on their last trip to Rodney Parade in September 2018.
- The Italians have lost only one of their last seven fixtures against Dragons: 8-26 in Newport in January 2017.
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