Benetton Treviso’s only win in their last five Guinness PRO12 matches was 40-24 at home to Cardiff Blues in round 15.

Treviso have won their last two matches against Welsh opponents in all tournaments and have not won three in a row against such foe since 1998.

Newport Gwent Dragons have lost just two of their last six away games in all competitions, to Ospreys and to Zebre in the PRO12. Dragons have not been victorious in Italy in the PRO12 since a 14-13 win against Zebre in Parma in February 2013.

The last five clashes between the two sides have all been won by the home side on the day whilst Dragons’ only previous victory at Stadio Monigo was 35-33 in the European Cup in December 2007.

At Stadio Monigo, 8.30pm local time (7.30pm UK & Ireland)
Live on Nuvolari

Referee: Ian Davies (WRU, 28th competition game)
Assistant Referees: Giuseppe Vivarini, Cladio Blessano (both FIR)
Citing Commissioner: Maurizio Vancini (FIR)
TMO: Carlo Damasco (FIR)