Charteris to skipper Dragons against Leinster

Luke Charteris is to captain The Dragons as they travel to Leinster in the Magner's League tomorrow.

Charteris will team-up with Robert Sidoli in an all-international second row, from where they will hope to challenge Leinster for proimary possession at the lineout.

Coach Paul Turner should have his players in the correct frame of mind given their 23-6 win over Ulster on Sunday.

Newport Gwent Dragons (v Leinster): Martyn Thomas; Aled Brew, Tom Riley, Ashley Smith, Richard Fussell; James Arlidge, Wayne Evans; Ali McKenzie, Steve Jones, Nigel Hall, Robert Sidoli, Luke Charteris (capt) Gavin Thomas, Grant Webb.

Replacements: Duane Goodfield, Hugh Gustafson, Gethin Robinson, Adam Jones, James Harris, Jason Tovey, Alex Walker.