Newport Gwent Dragons have made two changes to the starting XV from the side that recorded their first ever victory at Stradey Park against the Scarlets for the east Wales derby on Friday night when they take on the Blues (6.10pm).
The changes come in the forwards with Ben Daly replacing Steve Jones at hooker while Peter Sidoli replaces Adam Jones in the second row.
Among the replacements The Dragons have opted for a five two split with Joe Bearman having recovered from his wrist injury to take his place among the replacements and comes in for Gareth McCarthy.
Dragons Team
15. Martyn Thomas
14. Gareth Wyatt
13. Phil Dollman
12. Ashley Smith
11. Richard Mustoe
10. Aled Thomas
9. Andrew Williams
1. Adam Black
2. Ben Daly
3. Rhys Thomas
4. Luke Charteris (c)
5. Peter Sidoli
6. Jamie Ringer
7. Richard Parks
8. Nic Fitisemanu
Replacements
16. Steve Jones
17. Hugh Gustafson
18. Adam Jones
19. Dan Lydiate
20. Joe Bearman
21. Gareth Maule
22. Wayne Evans
