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Young gun Dee looking forward returning to PRO12

Hooker Elliot Dee has been named in the Newport Gwent Dragons starting XV to face Glasgow Warriors this evening at Scotstoun, KO 19:35.

Katie Vizard | 16/10/2015

This is his second appearance for the Men of Gwent since recovering from two shoulder operations, which were completed during the summer season. His first appearance saw the 21-year-old come off the bench against Leinster at the RDS Arena. The youngster commented: “I really enjoyed coming off the bench against Leinster. There was no pressure on me and I think that it was nice to just be able to play.”

Looking back on what he has been through with his injury, Dee said: “I think people who know me know how hard it was for me to have two shoulder operations at such a young age, just as things were going well. It was a hard time and it’s been harder than what I thought getting back up to scratch.

“However I think that I am fitter, stronger and faster than I have ever been and I am happy where I am now.”

He added: “I want to show the coaches that I am back to where I was last year. They gave me a lot of opportunities last season and I want to come back and be first choice. I know that Thomas Rhys Thomas is captain this year so its big competition for me, but I just want to play has much as I can play.”

The Dragons take on last years Guinness PRO12 winners Glasgow Warriors, this evening and it is Dee’s first start of the season. He commented: “Its brilliant that I am starting this weekend. I am getting a chance to get that starting spot and I hope to keep it.

“Glasgow are the PRO12 champions from last year – It think that they have a lot of strength in depth and they still play well regardless of having players out due the Rugby World Cup. They play a brand and I think that every player who plays there knows what style of play they play and I think its going to be a close encounter. 

“Here at the Dragons we have a close strong bond as a team and we aren’t far away from getting it right but hopefully this weekend we will play a good game of rugby and thing will turn around.”

To see Elliot Dee back in action alongside his fellow teammates buy a Newport Gwent Dragons season ticket by calling 01633 674990 or by emailing ticketing@rodneyparadeltd.com.

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