DRAGONS coach Mike Ruddock has kept faith with the same 15 players who beat Leinster so convincingly at Rodney Parade last Friday.
Ruddock has named an unchanged side for tonight's crunch Celtic League clash against Llanelli at Rodney Parade, meaning Percy Montgomery continues at outside centre and fellow South African Bobby Skinstad starts on the bench.
The Dragons coach has kept faith with Shawn Van Rensburg at number eight and Sione Tuipulotu continues at full-back.
There is a recall into the regional set-up for Ebbw Vale second-row Neil Edwards, released at the time of administration, who is among the replacements.
Tonight's game sees second (Newport & Gwent Dragons) take on third (Llanelli Scarlets) and Ruddock is banking on the Rodney Parade factor to inspire his side to victory.
"It seems that every match we talk about at the moment is massive but this is another important game," he said.
"Last Friday was a hugely impressive performance but tonight is a different prospect altogether.
"We were going for the bonus point then but tonight we'll be happy with a win.
"We're at home and the Rodney Parade factor is huge for us. Just as it is never easy going to Stradey Park and getting a result, the same applies to Rodney Parade and we'll be hoping that the home crowd can get on the referee's back and pressure him to award us the 50/50 decisions."
Although Llanelli are without several key players, Ruddock laughs off suggestions that they are under strength.
"Their team is excellent despite the loss of their internationals," he said. "It is the best squad in Welsh rugby and you've got to say well done to them for that, so it gives us something to aim for.
"They'll have the likes of Chris Wyatt, Vernon Cooper, Mark Taylor,
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