Rabo Direct Pro 12 Round 10
Connacht v Newport-Gwent Dragons
Saturday 21st December 17.00
Just a week on from a home defeat to a star-studded Toulouse outfit, Connacht will be hoping to prove their away victory to the French giants 6 days previously was the start of a revival rather than yet another false dawn. A much improved Dragons side will prove a tough test buts historically this fixture has been kind to Connacht with Dragons not enjoying victory in the West of Ireland since 2004.
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:9 Pts:19
2012/13: 11th Points:28
European Challenge Cup 2012/13: 3rd in Pool 3 Points: 13
Anglo Welsh Cup 2012/13: 3rd in Pool 1 Points: 8
Anglo Welsh Cup: 2013/14: 2nd in Pool 1 Points: 4
Recent Results
Begles-Bordeaux 32-13 Dragons (European Challenge Cup)
Dragons 40-24 Begles-Bordeaux (European Challenge Cup)
Dragons 14-18 Munster (Rabo Direct Pro 12)
Next Fixture:
Thursday 26th December 2013 17.00 Dragons v Cardiff @ Rodney Parade
Amlin Challenge Cup (Pool 2) (Current Standings)
Bath 18
Dragons 10
Begles-Bordeaux 9
Mogliano 0
Previous Meetings
Saturday 5th January 2013 Rabo Direct Pro 12: Connacht 30-11 Dragons
www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/2494.php
Friday 23rd November 2012 Rabo Direct Pro 12: Dragons 14-3 Connacht
www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/2386.php