Lock George Nott captains Dragons RFC as the Men of Gwent launch pre-season with a friendly against Hartpury University at Rodney Parade on Saturday (kick-off 2.30pm).
Head Coach Dai Flanagan selects a new-look Dragons side that blends exciting young talent with experience for the fixture in Newport.
Nott leads the team and is joined in the second row by Joe Davies. Talented Dragons Academy product Evan Minto and summer recruit Owen Conquer join George Young in the back row.
There is a nod to the future in the front row with Wales Under-20 ace Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths packing down with Brodie Coghlan and Luke Yendle.
Morgan Lloyd and Will Reed are paired at half back while exciting centre duo Aneurin Owen and Joe Westwood - all Dragons Academy products - provide midfield guile. Ewan Rosser, Oli Andrew, and Jordan Williams will look to offer the firepower in the back three.
Australian centre Harry Wilson, lock Steve Cummins and hooker Oli Burrows are both set for home debuts from the bench alongside the likes of talented youngsters Owain James, Kobi Rees and Harri Ford.
Dragons RFC: Jordan Williams, Ewan Rosser, Joe Westwood, Aneurin Owen, Oli Andrew, Will Reed, Morgan Lloyd; Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths, Brodie Coghlan, Luke Yendle, Joe Davies, George Nott (c), George Young, Evan Minto, Owen Conquer
Replacements: Josh Reynolds, Oli Burrows, Sam Scarfe, Chris Coleman, Owain James, Steve Cummins, Nick Thomas, Kobi Rees, Dane Blacker, Harri Ford, Steff Hughes, Harry Wilson, Walker Price, Huw Anderson
Season Members are reminded they gain free access to this fixture as part of their seasonal package. Season Member cards for the 24/25 campaign can also be picked up on match day.
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