The bench sees just one change from the side that missed out to the Blues before Christmas with back row Lewis Evans coming in for Darren Waters.
Although demand is high, there are still some tickets available for the match. For details, contact the Rodney Parade Ticket Office on 01633 670 690 or online at www.newportgwentdragons.com.
The game will also see the Men of Gwent line up in the specially-commissioned charity shirts in aid of the Life Music Foundation. The shirts will be auctioned for the charity in the New Year with replicas also available for order.
Newport Gwent Dragons Squad
Martyn Thomas, Tonderai Chavhanga, Adam Hughes, Lewis Robling, Aled Brew, Jason Tovey; Wayne Evans; Nathan Williams, Lloyd Burns, Nathan Buck, Adam Jones, Rob Sidoli, Danny Lydiate, Gavin Thomas (c), Toby Faletau.
Replacements:
Steve Jones, Phil Price, Dan Way, Jevon Groves, Lewis Evans, Joe Bedford, Andy Tuilagi, Will Harries.
Guinness PRO12
Suite 208, Alexandra House,
The Sweepstakes
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland