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URC schedule could force Dragons changes at Scarlets

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URC schedule could force Dragons changes at Scarlets

Dai Flanagan's side lost to Cardiff on Boxing Day. They play a United Rugby Championship match in Llanelli on New Year's Day at 5.15pm. The team will be assessed over the coming days. Scrum-half Rhodri Williams was forced off against Cardiff. Argentina international Gonzalo Bertranou is nearing a return from a knee injury. Wales flankers Taine Basham and Ollie Griffiths are back in contention. The Dragons have a five-day turnaround to prepare for the Bulls game. It is their fifth six-days turnaround of the campaign. Scarlets have won just one league game this season.

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