TEAM NEWS
Dragons Head Coach, Bernard Jackman has included Welsh Internationals Cory Hill, Elliot Dee and Hallam Amos in the changes he has made for tonigt's clash with Toyota Cheetahs who make their first visit to Rodney Parade.
Sarel Pretorius returns to the starting XV to play his final game for the Dragons at Rodney Parade ahead of his return to South Africa, whilst Sam Beard and Connor Edwards are paired at centre.
Amongst the Forwards, as well as the returning Dee and Hill, the back row sees Aaron Wainwright returns alongside Harrison Keddie and Lewis Evans
Dragons Team:
15 Zane Kirchner, 14 Ashton Hewitt, 13 Sam Beard, 12 Connor Edwards, 11 Hallam Amos, 10 Arwel Robson, 9 Sarel Pretorius; 1 Sam Hobbs, 2 Elliot Dee, 3 Lloyd Fairbrother, 4 Joe Davies, 5 Cory Hill ©, 6 Harrison Keddie, 7 Aaron Wainwright, 8 Lewis Evans.
Replacements; Ellis Shipp, Gerard Ellis, Dan Suter, Max Williams, Taine Basham, Dan Babos, Adam Warren, Jared Rosser.
Cheetahs Team:
William Small-Smith is back in action after injury, replacing Craig Barry who was on loan from the Stormers. Niel Marais moves to inside centre, replacing the injured Nico Lee and Rabz Maxwano moves to the starting line-up to replace Luther Obi who sustained an injury in the previous match.
Cheetahs Team: 15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 William Small-Smith, 13 Francois Venter ( C), 12 Niel Marais, 11 Sibhale Maxano, 10 Fred Zeilinga, 9 Tian Meyer, 1 Ox Nche, 2 Torsten van Jaarsveld, 3 Johan Coetzee, 4 Justin Basson, 5 Reniel Hugo, 6 Paul Schoeman, 7 Oupa Mohoje, 8 Uzair Cassiem
Replacements: 16 Jacques du Toit, 17 Erich De Jager 18 Tom Botha, 19 Carl Wegner, 20 Henco Venter, 21 Zee Mkhabela, 22 Clinton Swart, 23 AJ Coertzen
MATCH DAY ENTERTAINMENT
The We Fight Any Claim Family Zone is open from 5pm for the game, with plenty going on for children and families to enjoy, including free face painting, Popcorn and Candy Floss, resident DJ, Crafts and the chance for you to collect Dragons player autographs.
CONTACTLESS PAYMENT AT BARS
Gates open at 6pm, but The Burnett Suite will be accessible from 6.30pm as the team requires the room from 6pm. The Watkins bar, the Bisley concourse bar and the marquee will all be available at gates opening and we are pleased to confirm we now have contactless payment on almost all bars.
After the match our resident band RETROSPECT will perform.
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 5pm and gates opening 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. Contactless Payment: Payments at bars can now be made by contactless, but food units still require cash payments. 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 RETROSPECT in the We Fight Any Claim Family Zone.
8. Win: Our Friars Walk match day partners are Gourmet Burger Kitchen. Enjoy a free beer with every burger purchased before and after today’s match by simply showing your match ticket or season membership card.
Keep your eyes peeled for staff handing out Guess the first try scorer competition entry cards at today’s game. Guess correctly for your chance to win a £50 Gourmet Burger Kitchen Voucher at the Friars Walk restaurant.
CLICK HERE to enter and make your prediction
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
The Guard of Honour teams will again enjoy the match day experience and soak up the atmosphere as they ‘parade around the pitch’ at halftime. Please give primary school pupils from Durand, Glasllwch, Maindee, Ysgol y Ffin a big cheer as they pass! We would like to give a big thanks to all our clubs and schools for their amazing support.
MATCH DAY CHARITY
Friday’s matchday collection is for Sparkle. Please give generously.
The team will be wearing a mix of home and away socks for the game tonight to support World Down's Syndrome Awareness Week (19-25 March)
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
Dragons Head Coach, Bernard Jackman has included Welsh Internationals Cory Hill, Elliot Dee and Hallam Amos in the changes he has made for tonigt's clash with Toyota Cheetahs who make their first visit to Rodney Parade.
Sarel Pretorius returns to the starting XV to play his final game for the Dragons at Rodney Parade ahead of his return to South Africa, whilst Sam Beard and Connor Edwards are paired at centre.
Amongst the Forwards, as well as the returning Dee and Hill, the back row sees Aaron Wainwright returns alongside Harrison Keddie and Lewis Evans
Dragons Team:
15 Zane Kirchner, 14 Ashton Hewitt, 13 Sam Beard, 12 Connor Edwards, 11 Hallam Amos, 10 Arwel Robson, 9 Sarel Pretorius; 1 Sam Hobbs, 2 Elliot Dee, 3 Lloyd Fairbrother, 4 Joe Davies, 5 Cory Hill ©, 6 Harrison Keddie, 7 Aaron Wainwright, 8 Lewis Evans.
Replacements; Ellis Shipp, Gerard Ellis, Dan Suter, Max Williams, Taine Basham, Dan Babos, Adam Warren, Jared Rosser.
Cheetahs Team:
William Small-Smith is back in action after injury, replacing Craig Barry who was on loan from the Stormers. Niel Marais moves to inside centre, replacing the injured Nico Lee and Rabz Maxwano moves to the starting line-up to replace Luther Obi who sustained an injury in the previous match.
Cheetahs Team: 15 Clayton Blommetjies, 14 William Small-Smith, 13 Francois Venter ( C), 12 Niel Marais, 11 Sibhale Maxano, 10 Fred Zeilinga, 9 Tian Meyer, 1 Ox Nche, 2 Torsten van Jaarsveld, 3 Johan Coetzee, 4 Justin Basson, 5 Reniel Hugo, 6 Paul Schoeman, 7 Oupa Mohoje, 8 Uzair Cassiem
Replacements: 16 Jacques du Toit, 17 Erich De Jager 18 Tom Botha, 19 Carl Wegner, 20 Henco Venter, 21 Zee Mkhabela, 22 Clinton Swart, 23 AJ Coertzen
MATCH DAY ENTERTAINMENT
The We Fight Any Claim Family Zone is open from 5pm for the game, with plenty going on for children and families to enjoy, including free face painting, Popcorn and Candy Floss, resident DJ, Crafts and the chance for you to collect Dragons player autographs.
CONTACTLESS PAYMENT AT BARS
Gates open at 6pm, but The Burnett Suite will be accessible from 6.30pm as the team requires the room from 6pm. The Watkins bar, the Bisley concourse bar and the marquee will all be available at gates opening and we are pleased to confirm we now have contactless payment on almost all bars.
After the match our resident band RETROSPECT will perform.
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 5pm and gates opening 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. Contactless Payment: Payments at bars can now be made by contactless, but food units still require cash payments. 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 RETROSPECT in the We Fight Any Claim Family Zone.
8. Win: Our Friars Walk match day partners are Gourmet Burger Kitchen. Enjoy a free beer with every burger purchased before and after today’s match by simply showing your match ticket or season membership card.
Keep your eyes peeled for staff handing out Guess the first try scorer competition entry cards at today’s game. Guess correctly for your chance to win a £50 Gourmet Burger Kitchen Voucher at the Friars Walk restaurant.
CLICK HERE to enter and make your prediction
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY
The Guard of Honour teams will again enjoy the match day experience and soak up the atmosphere as they ‘parade around the pitch’ at halftime. Please give primary school pupils from Durand, Glasllwch, Maindee, Ysgol y Ffin a big cheer as they pass! We would like to give a big thanks to all our clubs and schools for their amazing support.
MATCH DAY CHARITY
Friday’s matchday collection is for Sparkle. Please give generously.
The team will be wearing a mix of home and away socks for the game tonight to support World Down's Syndrome Awareness Week (19-25 March)
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
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