Rabo Direct Pro 12 Round 16
Newport-Gwent Dragons v Connacht
Sunday 23rd March 15.05
On TV: BBC Wales (Delayed Coverage TG4)
After the excitement and drama of a rare Irish 6 nations championship success, its back to the bread and butter of league action this weekend. After picking up 14 points from their 3 previous games the league break came at a bad time for Connacht. Connacht will be hoping to continue to build momentum heading into the final section of the season but will face a tough challenge against a Dragons side who have been strong at home this season, recording 5 home successes and 2 losing bonus points from their 7 home league games this season.
Dragons Stats
Founded: 2003
Ground: Rodney Parade
Capacity: 11,676
Captain: Andrew Coombs
Coach: Darren Edwards
Rabo Direct Pro12 League Position 2013/14: 7th P:15 Pts: 28
European Challenge Cup 2013/14: 2nd in Pool 2 Points: 14
Anglo Welsh Cup: 2013/14: 4th in Pool 1 Points: 4
Recent Results
Ulster 38-8 Dragons
Dragons 24-23 Glasgow
Leinster 31-19 Dragons
Next Fixture:
Saturday 29th March 2014 16.00 (local time) Zebre v Dragons @ Stadio XXV Aprile
Amlin Challenge Cup (Pool 2) (Final Standings)
Bath 28
Dragons 14
Begles-Bordeaux 14
Mogliano 0
Previous Meetings
Saturday 21st December 2013 Rabo Direct Pro 12: Connacht 14-11 Dragons
www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/13650.php
Saturday 5th January 2013 Rabo Direct Pro 12: Connacht 30-11 Dragons
www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/2494.php