Dragons bolstered by Wales trio
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:09
Newport Gwent Dragons head coach Paul Turner has announced his side for the region's clash with Magners League champions Munster on Saturday.
Wales stars Luke Charteris and Danny Lydiate are both included in the squad after being released back to the region from the Welsh camp this week, while wing Will Harries, who has returned from Sevens duty in Las Vegas, is also included.
Hooker Tom Willis will lead the side whilst Steve Jones has recovered from an abdominal injury to take up a place on the bench.
Dragons: 15 Martyn Thomas, 14 Will Harries, 13 Matthew Watkins, 12 Ashley Smith, 11 Aled Brew, 10 Jason Tovey, 9 Wayne Evans; 8 Lewis Evans, 7 Gavin Thomas, 6 Danny Lydiate, 5 Luke Charteris, 4 Adam Jones, 3 Ben Castle, 2 Tom Willis (captain), 1 Hugh Gustafson.
Replacements: 16 Steve Jones, 17 Pat Palmer, 18 Rob Sidoli, 19 Hoani Macdonald, 20 Tom Riley, 21 James Arlidge, 22 James
Leadbeater.
Date: Saturday, March 6
Venue: Rodney Parade, Newport
Kick-off: 18.30 GMT
Referee: Dudley Phillips
Assistant Referees: Phil Fear (WRU), Matthew Thomas (WRU).
TMO: Tony Rowlands (WRU).


