FLY-HALF Angus O’Brien starts for the Dragons Premiership Select against Yorkshire Carnegie in the British and Irish Cup tomorrow.
The 23-year-old from Caerleon returns to his favoured position in Ystrad Mynach (kick-off 2.30pm) after recently covering full-back for Bernard Jackman’s seniors.
He is one of the experienced players to feature in the British & Irish Cup clash with recent South African recruit Jarryd Sage starting for the first time in midfield.
Teenage flanker Lennon Greggains, who made his regional debut in September, captains the side.
Dragons Premiership Select: Dorian Jones, Barney Nightingale, Jarryd Sage, Connor Edwards, Rio Dyer, Angus O’Brien, Owain Leonard; Phil Price, Ellis Shipp, Keagan Bale, Henri Williams (RGC 1404/ Dragons), Josh Skinner (Cross Keys), Lennon Greggains (captain), Taine Basham, Robson Blake.
Replacements: Will Griffiths, Josh Reynolds, Garin Harris (Newport), Scott Matthews (Cross Keys), Chay Smith (Newport), Callum Morris, Toby Fricker.
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