Newport Dragons Team vs Cardiff Blues

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DRAGONS TEAM FOR BLUES

Wales lock Luke Charteris will again lead the Dragons as they take on the Blues in the Magners League at the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday (6:30pm)

Injuries have forced several changes in the side that beat Glasgow last weekend with Will Harries starting his second match at fullback, having covered the 15 position for 80 minutes against the Ospreys in May.

Centre Pat Leach who made his regional debut on Sunday has been withdrawn following an ankle injury picked up in the Glasgow game and Dragons player-coach Shaun Connor returns to the side as a replacement as Matthew Jones replaces the injured Jason Tovey.

Following the end of his trial period with the Dragons, centre David Bishop has not been retained by the region.

Dragons Side for Blues
Will Harries, Matthew Pewtner, Tom Riley, Rhodri Gomer Davies, Aled Brew, Matthew Jones; Wayne Evans; Hugh Gustafson, Steve Jones, Ben Castle, Luke Charteris (C), Rob Sidoli, Dan Lydiate, Robin Sowden-Taylor, Gavin Thomas.

Replacements
Lloyd Burns, Nigel Hall, Aaron Coundley, Scott Morgan, Andrew Coombs, Adam Hughes, Nicky Griffiths, Shaun Connor

For Dragons supporters who are not able to make it to Cardiff on Saturday, there is still a chance to meet with fellow supporters and cheer the Dragons on against the Blues on Saturday night.
Rodney Parade will be showing the game live on the big screen as well as in the bar, and with all draught beers at just £2 per pint, you can be part of the action without breaking the bank.
Happy hour starts from 6pm and runs until 9pm on Saturday and for those who draw the short straw as designated drivers there is free parking at the ground.

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