Preview: Newport Gwent Dragons vs Leinster
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Preview: Newport Gwent Dragons vs Leinster
Newport Gwent Dragons vs Leinster (19:05) TG4
Leinster have named an inexperienced side for tonight's PRO12 clash with Newport tonight as Leo Cullen's side aim to go top of the league.
Adam Byrne will make his first appearance tonight in a Leinster shirt, with Jeremy Loughman, Oisin Heffernan and Peadar Timmins all on the bench and hoping for their first cap.
In a much changed side without their Irish contingent, scrum half Luke McGrath is set to captain the side and he pairs up with young out half Cathal Marsh.
There is experience on the bench with Richardt Strauss, Isaac Boss and Ian Madigan on the bench for the blues.
Newport's last win in the PRO12 came in December when they beat Munster, only their 3rd win of the competition.
Hallam Amos is back for the Dragons in one of four changes for the home side.
The Dragons previous encounter against the Boys in Blue saw Leinster take the win when the two met earlier on the season, however the home side will be looking for the same form they had when they achieved a PRO12 double over them last season.
Prediction. Newport Gwent Dragons by 7. The home side edge it out as the favourites for this one, an inexperienced Leinster might just find this one too difficult.
Dan Hayes
