Evans trio return to bolster the team

Within the pack Lewis Evans is joined by prop Phil Price, who returns to the side. Nathan Buck, who returns from injury, and Nic Cudd, who impressed on the field during the London Welsh match, also join the starting line-up.

Young guns Jack Dixon and Ieuan Jones both retain their places, in the regional team, whilst Hallam moves to bench alongside lock Josh Tyler.

The men of Gwent have won back to back first team games against Ospreys and London Welsh in the Anglo-Welsh Cup. The Welshmen have won three of their last four encounters with Italian opponents in all competitions.

Dragons team to face Treviso
Dan Evans, Will Harries, Pat Leach, Jack Dixon, Tom Prydie, Steffan Jones, Jonathan Evans; Phil Price, Hugh Gustafson, Nathan Buck, Ian Nimmo, Adam Jones, Lewis Evans (c), Nic Cudd, Ieuan Jones.

Replacements:
Sam Parry, Owen Evans, Nathan Williams, Josh Tyler, Jevon Groves, Wayne Evans, Ashley Smith, Hallam Amos.