HEAD TO HEAD
The Dragons will be looking to get back to winning ways as they welcome Worcester Warriors to Rodney Parade tonight. The teams have played twice before in European competition, with both teams emerging victorious in their respective home matches.
Both sides have just one win in their last five games, but Worcester ended their poor run of form with a victory at home against Exeter Chiefs last time out. The Dragons fell short at Saracens last Saturday so will be hoping to record back-to-back victories after the bonus point win against Bodeaux-Begles.
TEAM NEWS
Bernard Jackman has rung the changes ahead of the Worcester clash as eight players are brought in to the starting lineup.
Dragons Team
15 Ashton Hewitt, 14 Jared Rosser, 13 Jarryd Sage, 12 Connor Edwards, 11 Rio Dyer, 10 Zane Kirchner, 9 Charlie Davies; 1 Gerard Ellis, 2 Liam Belcher, 3 Nicky Thomas, 4 Joe Davies, 5 Rynard Landman, 6 Aaron Wainwright, 7 James Benjamin, 8 Harri Keddie(c).
Replacements; Rhys Buckley, Luke Garrett, Dan Suter, Henri Williams, Adam Warren, Sarel Pretorius, Tyler Morgan, Calvin Wellington.
Worcester Team
15 Ben Howard, 14 Alex Hearle, 13 Dean Hammond, 12 Ollie Lawrence, 11 Tom Howe, 10 Sam Olver, 9 Luke Baldwin, 1 Ryan Bower(c), 2 Kurt Haupt, 3 Simon Kerrod, 4 Anton Bresler, 5 Andrew Kitchener, 6 Alafoti Faosiliva, 7 Matt Cox, 8 Tom Dodd
Replacements; Matti Williams, Gareth Milasinovich, Nick Schonert, Justin Clegg, Huw Taylor, George Wootten, Jamie Shillcock, Nick David
TICKETS
All Dragons Season Members are able to use their membership cards for this match and for those fans who don’t have a membership, match-day tickets can be purchased directly from the Rodney Parade Ticket Office in person at the gate.
MATCH DAY ENTERTAINMENT
The We Fight Any Claim Family Zone is open from 5:00pm for the game. There will be plenty of children’s activities pre-match, as well as live music after the match from our resident band RETROSPEC. After the final whistle all drinks in the marquee are just £2.50.
HALF TIME ENTERTAINMENT
We’re delighted to welcome the Dragons and Worcester Homeless teams on to the pitch at half time. They have been on the training patch pre-match, and at half time they will be put through their paces. Be sure to give them a warm welcome and a loud cheer.
TOP TIPS FOR ENJOYING THE GAME
1. Arrive Early: Come and enjoy the atmosphere at Rodney Parade and avoid the rush, with our We Fight Any Claim Family zone open from 5:00pm and gates open an hour and half before kick off.
Pre-match there’s the chance to collect autographs with Dragons players in the marquee and you can get pre-match drinks and a bite to eat, plus plenty of activities for children.
2. Cash is King: Payments at the food and drink units and any ticket upgrades you may need to purchase are cash only. The nearest cash points are on Clarence Place and Corporation Road should you require one.
3. Don’t forget your tickets: No duplicate tickets will be issued, so bring your tickets particularly if you selected Print@Home.
4. Check the ground regulations: Please refrain from going on the pitch which is strictly off limit. This is to ensure you adhere to the Stadium Ground Regulations.
5. Stay onside: There are plenty of bars around the ground so please do not bring alcohol onto the premises as it is prohibited within our Ground Regulations. Remember Rodney Parade is a family venue so please respect your fellow supporters.
6. Enjoy: We want you to have a great night out supporting the Dragons so have a great day and enjoy your visit to Rodney Parade.
7. There will be live music after the match from R E T R O S P E C T in the We Fight Any Claim Family Zone.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
The youngsters performing the guard of honour today are from High Cross Primary School, Wilko, and three clubs; Forgeside RFC, Whiteheads Steelers RFC and Croseyceilog RFC.
We’re delighted to be joined by Gourmet Burger Kitchen as our Friars Walk partner at today’s game. Look out for staff handing out Guess the 1st Try scorer competition entries. Guess correctly for your chance to win a £50 voucher to spend at Gourmet Burger Kitchen.
Enjoy a free beer when purchasing any burger at the Gorumet Burger Kitchen Newport restaurant. Simply show your match ticket or your season ticket.
TODAY’S CHARITY
Today’s match day collection is for The Salvation Army. Please give generously.
RODNEY PARADE TRAVEL
For an update on how to get to Rodney Parade, please click here.
Supporters are urged to respect our local residents when travelling to and from the stadium.
Please remember, if you are attending a match at Rodney Parade and have an issue, please contact your nearest steward. Following a game, you can email any observations, complaints or issues to info@dragonsrugby.wales
Thank you and enjoy the game.
