Dee returns in Cape Town for Dragons
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Wales international hooker Elliot Dee makes his playing return as Dragons RFC face DHL Stormers in the BKT United Rugby Championship at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Sunday afternoon (kick-off 1pm UK time).
Head Coach Filo Tiatia makes seven changes to the side that drew with Benetton last time out for the upcoming Round 13 clash in South Africa.
Dee is back up front alongside former Wales Under-20s loosehead Jordan Morris, who makes his first start for the club.
The other change to the pack is a recall for Harrison Keddie at Number Eight.
Tonga international Fetuli Paea makes his first start since October as he joins Aneurin Owen in midfield.
Scrum half Rhodri Williams starts, alongside captain Angus O’Brien who switches from full back, while wing Jared Rosser makes his first appearance since December.
The final change is a call-up for Cai Evans as he takes the 15 jersey. Prop Wyn Jones, back row Thomas Young, scrum half Niall Armstrong and fly half Jac Lloyd are named among the replacements.
Head Coach Filo Tiatia said: “We know what's coming. It’s a bit of a fortress at their stadium, they're a proud nation, so it'll be tough against the Stormers and a test we need to stand up to.
“We're looking forward to the challenge and how we keep growing our parts of the game that we need to focus on.
“We have clear expectations of what we want to achieve while we are here. John Dobson has the same for Stormers in this game. So, it’s going to be a good scrap.”
Dragons RFC: Cai Evans, Jared Rosser, Fetuli Paea, Aneurin Owen, Rio Dyer, Angus O’Brien (c), Rhodri Williams; Jordan Morris, Elliot Dee, Chris Coleman, Levi Douglas, Seb Davies, Ryan Woodman, Harry Beddall, Harrison Keddie
Replacements: Brodie Coghlan, Wyn Jones, Owain James, Barny Langton-Cryer, Thomas Young, Niall Armstrong, Jac Lloyd, Fine Inisi
Unavailable: Ben Carter, Tinus de Beer, Che Hope, Robert Hunt, Rhodri Jones, Dillon Lewis, Shane Lewis-Hughes, Morgan Lloyd, Mackenzie Martin, Ewan Rosser, Aaron Wainwright
