Griffiths makes a welcome return for Dragons

OLLIE Griffiths makes a welcome return to action as Dragons resume Guinness PRO14 action against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium tonight (7.35pm).

Griffiths makes his first league appearance since October as boss Dean Ryan makes nine changes from the side that won in European action against Enisei-STM last time out.

Huw Taylor joins Griffiths in a newlook back-row, as Harrison Keddie moves to No.8, while lock Joe Davies is named alongside Matthew Screech in the second row.

Prop Brok Harris is recalled at loose-head – after completing a suspension – while hooker Ellis Shipp makes a second start in the PRO14 up front. Lloyd Fairbrother shifts to the tight-head.

Scrum-half Rhodri Williams returns to lead the team, while wing Ashton Hewitt and centre Jack Dixon are also back.

The final change to the starting line-up is a call-up for Wales Sevens ace Joe Goodchild who plays at full back – his first senior start since April 2018.

Taine Basham returns from Wales camp to take a spot amongst the replacements.

Backs coach Barry Maddocks said: “Glasgow Warriors are a very good side, they have proven that over a number of years now, so we know the size of the challenge we will face up in Scotland.

“Glasgow play an exciting brand of rugby in all conditions; we expect a high tempo game on a good surface.

“It’s important to start well and feel like we’re in the game from the off,” he added. “They had a game and impressive win last weekend against Zebre so that means we will need to get up to speed quickly.”

Dragons: J Goodchild, J Rosser, A Warren, J Dixon, A Hewitt, S Davies, R Williams (c); B Harris, E Shipp, L Fairbrother, J Davies, M Screech, H Taylor, O Griffiths, H Keddie. Reps: R Lawrence, J Reynolds, A Jarvis, M Williams, T Basham, T Knoyle, C Edwards, J Botica.