Dragons v Sharks Live: Team news, kick-off time and score updates

The Dragons will look to build upon last week's win over Munster as they welcome the Sharks to Rodney Parade on Saturday night.

The victory over the Irish province wasn't only their first home win since April 2021, but it also calmed matters down a touch after unconfirmed reports that Dean Ryan had left his post as the Dragons' director of rugby.

The club have largely stayed quiet on that issue, with Dai Flanagan continuing to take charge of the team. He has made three changes to the side that beat Munster, with fly-half Will Reed coming in for JJ Hanrahan, who has a minor injury.

Elliot Dee replaces Wales team-mate Bradley Roberts at hooker, while Ben Carter is recalled in the second row. Carter's return sees George Nott move from lock to blindside flanker, with Sean Lonsdale missing out.

Kick-off is at 7.35pm and you can follow all the action in the live blog below.

Dragons: Angus O'Brien; Rio Dyer, Sio Tomkinson, Jack Dixon, Ashton Hewitt; Will Reed, Rhodri Williams; Aki Seiuli, Elliot Dee, Lloyd Fairbrother, Ben Carter, Will Rowlands (capt), George Nott, Taine Basham, Ross Moriarty.

Replacements : Bradley Roberts, Rob Evans, Chris Coleman, Joe Davies, Aaron Wainwright, Lewis Jones, Max Clark, Jordan Williams.

Sharks: Aphelele Fassi; Werner Kok, Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Ben Tapuai, Thaakir Abrahams; Boeta Chamberlain, Grant Williams; Ntuthuko Mchunu, Kerron van Vurren, Thomas du Toit (capt), Justin Basson, Reniel Hugo, James Venter, Dylan Richardson, Phepsi Buthelezi.

Replacements: Dan Jooste, Dian Bleuler, Carlu Sadie, Hyron Andrews, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Cameron Wright, Marnus Potgieter, Anthony Volmink.

Referee: Ben Blain (SRU)

Live updates below: