Fly half Lloyd Evans returns as one of six changes as Dragons RFC tackle Munster Rugby in the BKT United Rugby Championship at Rodney Parade on Saturday evening (kick-off 7.35pm UK).
Evans and Morgan Lloyd are partnered in a new-look half back pair as the Men of Gwent look to finish the latest block of league action on a high.
Wing Jared Rosser returns out wide while Harri Ackerman plays at inside centre. Aneurin Owen again captains the team and moves to outside centre.
Hooker Brodie Coghlan starts up front alongside Rodrigo Martinez and Chris Coleman.
The final change is a recall for Dan Lydiate who plays seven. Ryan Woodman moves into the second row to partner Joe Davies.
James Benjamin, Barny Langton-Cryer, Dane Blacker and Harry Wilson are back among the replacements.
Interim Head Coach Filo Tiatia said: “Munster have some new coaches in place, and I like the way they are playing. They are playing a bit more than they used to and are a real threat.
“Munster’s set piece is traditionally always strong, they have some big weapons, really good players and are a quality team.
“It will be a challenge for us on home soil, but we have a team highly motivated to produce a positive performance back at Rodney Parade in front of our supporters.”
Dragons RFC: Huw Anderson, Rio Dyer, Aneurin Owen (c), Harri Ackerman, Jared Rosser, Lloyd Evans, Morgan Lloyd; Rodrigo Martinez, Brodie Coghlan, Chris Coleman, Joe Davies, Ryan Woodman, Shane Lewis-Hughes, Dan Lydiate, Taine Basham
Replacements: James Benjamin, Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths, Paula Latu, Barny Langton-Cryer, George Young, Dane Blacker, Will Reed, Harry Wilson
Unavailable (10): Oli Burrows (shoulder), Ben Carter (knee), Steve Cummins (knock), Cai Evans (leg), Rhodri Jones (knee), Harri Keddie (groin), Angus O’Brien (hand), Josh Reynolds (chest), Matthew Screech (knock), Luke Yendle (knee)
International duty (3): Elliot Dee, Aaron Wainwright, Rhodri Williams
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Munster’s set piece is traditionally always strong, they have some big weapons, really good players and are a quality team...
