Ashley Smith is back as captain of the side which sees a number of changes since the last Dragons match that played the Ospreys in Bridgend a fortnight ago.
Adam Jones and Rob Sidoli both return in the second row having been rested after a busy December and January period. Back row Gavin Thomas is also fit again having recovered from injury.
Newport Gwent Dragons
Martyn Thomas, Jamie Smith, Adam Hughes, Ashley Smith (c), Aled Brew, Jason Tovey, Wayne Evans, Nathan Williams, Steve Jones, Nathan Buck, Adam Jones, Rob Sidoli, Jevon Groves, Darren Waters, Gavin Thomas
Replacements
Rhys Buckley, Phil Price, Dan Way, Hugo Ellis, Tom Brown, Joe Bedford, Andy Tuilagi, Lewis Robling