They will be hopeful that a continuation of that sort of form will see them extend their unbeaten record against Brive, who have never come out on top in each of the teams’ three previous Challenge Cup meetings.

The Top 14 side have won nine of 10 home matches against Italian opposition in the Challenge Cup however, and with dangermen such as So’otala Fa’aso’o – who was one of the top three carriers last weekend (19) – they will certainly provide stiff competition.

Dragons v Worcester Warriors

20:00, Rodney Parade

Dean Ryan’s side will be desperate to return to winning ways after agonisingly slipping to a 34-28 defeat at Sixways last Saturday.

Until that point, the Welshmen were unbeaten in the competition and among the favourites for the last eight, and now need a win over the impressive Premiership side to get themselves back on track.

🗨️“My dream was to play for the Dragons once so to get to 100 is going to be a very proud moment for me…"

It is all set to be💯 up for hooker @elliotdee2 on Friday night against @WorcsWarriors 🥳

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— Dragons 🏉 (@dragonsrugby) December 11, 2019

Having played with 14 men for 62 minutes following Taine Basham’s early red card last week, Dragons will be confident of notching their second-ever Challenge Cup victory over the Warriors this time out.

But having lost their last five games against Premiership opposition in the Challenge Cup, Dragons know they are sure to be tested by a team that have already beaten the likes of Harlequins and Sale Sharks this season.

SATURDAY

Wasps v Edinburgh

15:00, Ricoh Arena

Last year’s Champions Cup quarter-finalists Edinburgh may fancy their chances of Challenge Cup glory and will be hoping to build on last week’s 31-20 win over Wasps.

That victory put them level on points with Pool 3 leaders Bordeaux Begles, and another strong result on the road would go a long way to cementing their place in the knockout stages.