IT'S been 19 months since Aled Brew enjoyed the feeling of joy after scoring a try but the Wales wing is looking to add some oomph to the Newport Gwent Dragons attack in Glasgow on Friday night.

The 29-year-old sits at the top of the Rodney Parade region's try scoring chart with 43 efforts over three spells but is yet to cross the whitewash since returning from Biarritz in the summer of 2014.

But that doesn't tell the whole story – last season was ruined by groin and back injuries.

He made just 10 appearances and six starts, the last of which came against Harlequins in the LV= Cup last November.

That is set to change on Friday evening when he gets the nod as the Dragons look to upset the Guinness Pro12 champions at Scotstoun Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm).

Lyn Jones' men have spluttered in attack so far with three of their four tries being from close range and the other from a driving lineout.

But Brew – whose last try was in Biarritz's loss to Perpignan at the Stade Aimé Giral in March 2014 – is hoping to go on the run in Glasgow.

"We are just trying to get some cohesion in attack and I am confident you will start seeing some good rugby played by us in the next few weeks," said Brew, who came off the bench in the heavy loss at Leinster a fortnight ago.

"We've got a few new players, (scrum-half) Sarel Pretorius and (centre) Adam Warren in key positions, so the more we play the better we will become.

"Actual games are where that cohesion comes from because during friendlies you can do offloads and try different things but when it comes to the game there is more pressure.

"It's about getting confidence in those around you and trying to build."

Brew looked sharp in Dublin after enjoying game time with the Barbarians and Newport RFC in recent weeks.

"My form is getting better with every game that I've played," he said. "I've had a couple of games with Newport which has helped with my fitness and decision-making."

"I'm feeling quietly confident about myself at the moment. November is the last time that I started, it's been a long old slog but I've got through it and now I am just raring to go."

And he hopes that the Warriors free-flowing style will spur the Dragons on, helping them maintain their excellent record in Glasgow.

The Dragons have won six and drawn one of 12 league visits to Glasgow, although coach Gregor Townsend has helped transform the Scots from European also-rans to contenders in recent years.

He said: "Glasgow play with high tempo, always looking for mismatches with backs against forwards and a great offloading game.

"They are a completely different team to three or four years ago but we have often been a thorn in their side, hopefully that will continue."