Benetton v Dragons Live: Team news, kick-off time and score updates

The Dragons get their season underway on Friday evening with a trip to Italy.

Filo Tiatia’s side take on Benetton at Stadio Monigo, with the Men of Gwent coming up against a familiar face. Former Wales fly-half Rhys Patchell is the new attack coach at the Italian side, having been part of the Dragons’ coaching team last season.

Having shown signs of improvement last season, the Dragons have set a target of reaching the play-offs this season.

The match kicks off at 7.45pm, with Premier Sport broadcasting the curtain-raiser.

Or you can follow the match in the live blog below.

Benetton: Matt Gallagher; Ignacio Mendy, Francois Carlo Mey, Paolo Odogwu, Onisi Ratave; Jacob Umaga, Andy Uren; Matias Medrano, Bautista Bernasconi, Simone Ferrari, Mattia Midena, Federico Ruzza, Giulio Marini, Manuel Zuliani, Sebastian Negri (c).

Replacements: Nicholas Gasperini, Ivan Nemer, Marcos Gallorini, Piero Gritti, Antony-Italo Miranda, Siua Maile, Louis Werchon, Jean Smith.

Dragons RFC: Huw Anderson; Rio Dyer, Fine Inisi, Aneurin Owen (cc), Anzelo Tuitavuki; Tinus de Beer, Rhodri Williams; Rodrigo Martinez, Oli Burrows, Chris Coleman, Barny Langton-Cryer, Seb Davies, Ryan Woodman, Thomas Young (cc), Evan Minto

Replacements: Elliot Dee, Wyn Jones, Robert Hunt, Shane Lewis-Hughes, Harry Beddall, Che Hope, Jac Lloyd, Fetuli Paea

Live updates below: