Dragons face Zebre in URC with notable absences and injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 2:44 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
The Dragons will host Zebre at Rodney Parade on Saturday at 17:30 GMT in the United Rugby Championship. They aim to showcase their squad depth as they contend with a significant injury list and the absence of several players called up for Wales. Co-captain Angus O'Brien returns from injury, and the team includes new starters to compensate for missing players. Dragons need a victory to bolster their standings after a mixed start to the season, and recent performances against Zebre add a layer of urgency to the match.
- •Dragons play Zebre amid notable Wales absences.
- •Angus O'Brien returns from injury for the Dragons.
- •Dragons field several new starters against Zebre.
- •Zebre is winless in URC since early October.
- •A win could improve Dragons' points total significantly.
- 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Dragons' depth test against Zebre amid Wales calls
"Dragons hope to show they have the quality to cope without a raft of players against Zebre in the URC.
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