Shaun Connor will retain the captaincy for Saturday’s game after guiding the Dragons to victory over Sale Sharks at Rodney Parade last Friday.
Steve Jones returns from the knee injury he picked up in the game against Edinburgh whilst Jason Tovey and Wayne Evans also return to the squad having been rested for the opening match against Sale.
Dragons squad for Leicester Tigers
Forwards Dan Watchurst, Hugh Gustafson, Peter Bracken, Pat Palmer, Duane Goodfield, Steve Jones, Adam Jones, Hoani Macdonald, Rob Sidoli, Toby Faletau, Grant Webb, James Harris, Gavin Thomas.
Backs Martyn Thomas, Jason Tovey, Richard Fussell, Aled Brew, Will Harries, Rhodri Gomer Davies, Tom Riley, Shaun Connor (C), Adam Greendale, Danny Lee, Alex Walker, Wayne Evans
