ASHLEY SMITH BACK AS CAPTAIN FOR DRAGONS IN ULSTER

Newport Gwent Dragons have named their side to play Ulster in Ravenhill on Friday (7:05pm)

Newport Gwent Dragons have named their side to play Ulster in Ravenhill on Friday (7:05pm).

Ashley Smith is back as captain of the side which sees a number of changes since the last Dragons match that played the Ospreys in Bridgend a fortnight ago.

Adam Jones and Rob Sidoli both return in the second row having been rested after a busy December and January period. Back row Gavin Thomas is also fit again having recovered from injury.

Newport Gwent Dragons Team

15. Martyn Thomas

14. Jamie Smith

13. Adam Hughes

12. Ashley Smith (c)

11. Aled Brew

10. Jason Tovey

9. Wayne Evans

1. Nathan Williams

2. Steve Jones

3. Nathan Buck

4. Adam Jones

5. Rob Sidoli