PRO14 Preview: Round 13

Dragons return to Rodney Parade for Round 13 of the Guinness PRO14 season this weekend as they welcome Toyota Cheetahs, writes Adam Evans.

The South African side have only registered one victory outside of the Southern Hemisphere this season. The visitors have been high-flying in Bloemfontein, however, they have struggled on their travels only picking up two away wins this season against Southern Kings and Ospreys.

Dragons v Toyota Cheetahs:

Rodney Parade, Newport | KO 17.15 | Live on Premier Sports 2, Super Sport 5, S4C, DAZN, pro14.tv

Much like last weekend’s opposition Glasgow Warriors, Toyota Cheetahs are also firmly in the hunt for a play-off spot, currently sat just three points adrift of the Scots in third.

With their home form being so formidable this season, they are currently in a solid position to reach the play-offs with six of their last eight games of the campaign being played at the Free State Stadium.

Dragons will be looking to make an immediate impact in at the Parade following on from their fixture against Benetton being postponed.

It will be their first home PRO14 fixture since they defeated Welsh rivals Ospreys 25-18 on 4th January 2020.

Officials:

• Referee: Andrew Brace (IRFU, 52nd competition game)
• Assistant Referees: Adam Jones (WRU), Stuart Gaffikin (IRFU)
• TMO: Brian MacNeice (IRFU)
• Citing Commissioner: Gwyn Bowden (WRU)

Overall Guinness PRO14 head to head record:

Played 2, Cheetahs won 2.

Did you know?

• Dragons have won just twice in the last seven rounds of Guinness PRO14, both at home to fellow Welsh regions, Scarlets and Ospreys, in round 8 and 10 respectively.
• Dragons have won their last four matches at Rodney Parade in all tournaments since Zebre beat them there in round 7 of the Guinness PRO14.
• Cheetahs have lost their last two Guinness PRO14 fixtures, both away from home, to Irish provinces Leinster and Ulster in rounds 11 and 12.
• Cheetahs have made ten previous visits to Wales in Guinness PRO14, winning twice, at Rodney Parade in March 2018 and against Ospreys at The Gnoll in November.
• The two side have met just twice before with Cheetahs winning them both.

Watch the Dragons when they welcome their South African side Toyota Cheetahs to Rodney Parade on Saturday, February 29 (kick-off 5:15pm). Click HERE to buy your tickets and join us for more top Guinness PRO14 action.