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Basham hits century against Montpellier

05/12/2024

Taine Basham will bring up a century of appearances for Dragons RFC when they face Montpellier in the EPCR Challenge Cup at Rodney Parade on Friday evening (kick-off 8pm).

The back row hits the major milestones for the Men of Gwent as Filo Tiatia’s team look to make it a winning start to the competition.

Interim Head Coach Tiatia makes nine changes to the side that faced Cardiff Rugby last time out.

Fly half Will Reed and scrum half Morgan Lloyd, who impressed in the capital last weekend, combine at half back.

Australian centre Harry Wilson is given a start while Ewan Rosser is named out wide.

A new-look from row features Josh Reynolds, James Benjamin, and Dmitri Arhip while Joe Davies is recalled to partner Matthew Screech in the second row.

The final change is a start for Ryan Woodman in the back row alongside Basham and Aaron Wainwright.

Hooker Sam Scarfe, scrum half Dane Blacker and full back Cai Evans are all named among the replacements.

Tiatia said: “It’s going to be a special night with a lot of players getting an opportunity and the first chance to play in this competition.

“French teams play differently to what we are used to in the league so the players are looking forward to it and the challenge.

“Montpellier are a physical team, abrasive, with a big forward pack,” he added.

“They are strong at set piece, an impressive team, we so have got to be clinical to stop them and play our own game.”

Dragons RFC: Angus O’Brien (c), Rio Dyer, Harry Wilson, Aneurin Owen, Ewan Rosser, Will Reed, Morgan Lloyd; Josh Reynolds, James Benjamin, Dmitri Arhip, Joe Davies, Matthew Screech, Ryan Woodman, Taine Basham, Aaron Wainwright

Replacements: Sam Scarfe, Aki Seiuli, Chris Coleman, George Nott, Barny Langton-Cryer, Dane Blacker, Cai Evans, Jared Rosser

Unavailable (10): Leon Brown (knock), Ben Carter (knee), Steve Cummins (knock), Elliot Dee (ankle), Solomone Funaki (knee), Rhodri Jones (knee), Harri Keddie (knock), Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths (ankle), George Young (knee), Jordan Williams (hip)

Tickets to watch Dragons RFC tackle Montpellier remain on sale NOW! Click HERE to buy online or call 01633 670690.

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