A fierce Welsh derby returns Friday night as Dragons RFC hosts Cardiff Rugby at Rodney Parade. Both sides are looking to build early-season form in the United Rugby Championship, with pride and momentum on the line in Newport.

The Dragons welcome Wales Under-20 captain Harry Beddall for his senior debut, while co-captains Angus O’Brien and Ben Carter lead a lineup stacked with youth and experience. Cardiff counters with the return of British & Irish Lions star Taulupe Faletau, adding power to a pack that already features Liam Belcher and Josh Adams in the starting XV.

Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl said his squad knows what to expect in one of Welsh rugby’s toughest fixtures.

“We were really pleased with the fight and resilience last week against Connacht, in what was an attritional, hard-fought win,” van Zyl said. “There’s no doubt we will need a lot of the same characteristics on Friday against the Dragons. It’s a Welsh derby, which are always tight affairs, and Rodney Parade is a tough place to go.”

Dragons RFC vs. Cardiff Rugby Kickoff Time

Kickoff is set for 2:45 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 17, at Rodney Parade in Newport, Wales.

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