Dragons RFC host French outfit Pau at Rodney Parade this afternoon in the second round of the Challenge Cup.Dai Flanagan's side have a bit of momentum behind them after putting in a tremendous performance against the Lions in Johannesburg last weekend where they claimed a respectable 31-31 draw.The Welsh club welcome back Rio Dyer after his exploits for Wales last month.
Dyer - who has scored four tries in six appearances for the club this season - is one of two changes made to the team that drew with Emirates Lions in the club's opening European fixture last weekend.Back row Aaron Wainwright is also named in the team as he takes his place at No 8.Dragons Academy product and Wales Under-20s ace Ryan Woodman could make his club debut after being named among the replacements.Kick-off is at 5.30pm.Dragons RFC: Jordan Williams; Rio Dyer, Sio Tomkinson, Jack Dixon, Ashton Hewitt; Sam Davies, Rhodri Williams; Rhodri Jones, Bradley Roberts, Chris Coleman, Joe Davies, Matthew Screech, Sean Lonsdale, Harrison Keddie (captain), Aaron Wainwright.Replacements: Brodie Coughlan, Rob Evans, Lloyd Fairbrother, Ryan Woodman, Ross Moriarty, Lewis Jones, JJ Hanrahan, Max Clarke.Pau: Colombet; Carol, Decron, Vatubua, Barrett; Debaes, Lebail; Seneca, Delhommel, Corato, Auradou, Maximin, Puech (capt), Hamonou, Liufau.Replacements: Ruffenach, Fisiihoi, Van Dyk, Metz, Zegueur, D Robson, Roudil, Arfeuil.Referee: Jack Makepeace (England)