The Dragons are back at Rodney Parade for another Welsh derby, but this time, the opposition is bringing a two-time Rugby World Cup veteran along for the occasion.
Marika Koroibete will make his Ospreys debut on the wing Friday against Dragons RFC, adding another international name to a Welsh rivalry that rarely needs extra motivation.
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Dragons have a debut storyline of their own. Tonga international Fetuli Paea earns his first United Rugby Championship start at outside center, joining Aneurin Owen in midfield. Captain Ben Carter leads the hosts from the second row as Dragons prepare for their second consecutive Welsh derby following last weekend's meeting with Scarlets.
Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia expects a physical contest against an Ospreys side returning from its South African tour. He highlighted the visitors' strength at the scrum and their ability to win penalties through the driving maul, two areas that could prove decisive Friday night.
Dragons vs. Ospreys Kickoff Time
Date: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
Kickoff: 2:45 p.m. ET
Venue: Rodney Parade, Newport, Wales
Competition: BKT United Rugby Championship, Round 3
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Dragons RFC Confirmed Lineup
Starting XV
Rodrigo Martinez
Elliot Dee
Robert Hunt
Seb Davies
Ben Carter (captain)
Shane Lewis-Hughes
Harry Beddall
Harri Keddie
Che Hope
Tinus de Beer
Anzelo Tuitavuki
Aneurin Owen
Fetuli Paea
Rio Dyer
Huw Anderson
Replacements
Brodie Coghlan
Rhodri Jones
Chris Coleman
Barny Langton-Cryer
Thomas Young
Rhodri Williams
Angus O'Brien
Fine Inisi
Ospreys Confirmed Lineup
Starting XV
Gareth Thomas
Sam Parry (captain)
Tom Botha
Rhys Davies
Ryan Smith
Liam Wright
Ross Moriarty
Morgan Morris
Kieran Hardy
Dan Edwards
Keelan Giles
Keiran Williams
Evardi Boshoff
Marika Koroibete
Tom Rogers
Replacements
Efan Daniel
Steffan Thomas
Rhys Henry
Lewis Jones
Morgan Morse
Reuben Morgan Williams
Lawson Creighton
Lalakai Foketi
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