Jones: Dragons big enough for both Faletau and Powell

The Dragons have one of the best No.8 in the business in the shape of Faletau however the British & Irish Lions' involvement with Wales means Jones will not always be able to call upon the 23-year-old.

That prompted the move to bring 32-year-old Powell back to Newport, the club where he started his career, from rugby league side Wigan Warriors.

And while pair will be looking to cement themselves a spot in the Dragons' starting XV, assistant coach Jones is adamant there is plenty of room for them both to flourish at Rodney Parade this season.

"There is a lot asked of Toby by Wales and Powell will get his opportunities at eight and play alongside Toby at six or seven," Jones told Wales Online.

"I don't see that being an issue for us. I have been in this situation before when I was at Sale Sharks and we had four or five internationals playing, with some of them in the same position like hooker with England's Andy Titterrell and Sebastien Bruno (France).

"We could not change anything last July, but now we are hoping to improve. It's not right to set targets, but now our performances are going to be a lot better."

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