This is a Welsh derby that often delivers when it comes to tightly-fought drama.

In recent years, we have seen Scarlets claim 31-27, 21-16 and 34-20 victories, while the last time these sides met, the Dragons took Judgement Day bragging rights with a 34-32 triumph.

And though Dean Ryan’s men may have lost their last three Guinness PRO14 outings, they have nevertheless been defeated at Rodney Parade only once in their last four, while Scarlets have won just one match on the road in domestic action since October 2018.

Their record against other Welsh sides is also certainly in need of a boost: they have won only one of their last six against provincial rivals, albeit a 22-13 defeat of Dragons on home soil last season.

Sitting fourth in a tightly-packed Conference B – just four points off leaders Munster – Brad Mooar will be keen to keep up the chase as they search for a first win in Newport since December 2011.

Kick-off: Rodney Parade, Newport | KO 17:15, Saturday 21 December

How to watch: Live on Premier Sports 1, S4C, DAZN, pro14.tv

Referee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU, 64th competition game)

AR1: Mike EnglishAR2: Gareth John

TMO: Ian Davies (WRU)

Dragons: Will Talbot-Davies, Owen Jenkins, Adam Warren, Jack Dixon, Ashton Hewitt, Sam Davies, Rhodri Williams ©, Brok Harris, Elliot Dee, Leon Brown, Joe Davies, Matthew Screech, Cory Hill, Taine Basham, Aaron Wainwright

Replacements: Richard Hibbard, Aaron Jarvis, Lloyd Fairbrother, Brandon Nansen, Ross Moriarty, Tavis Knoyle, Jacob Botica, Tyler Morgan

Scarlets: Leigh Halfpenny, Johnny McNicholl, Steff Hughes, Hadleigh Parkes, Steff Evans, Dan Jones, Gareth Davies, Wyn Jones, Ken Owens ©, Samson Lee, Jake Ball, Sam Lousi, Aaron Shingler, Josh Macleod, Uzair Cassiem

Replacements: Ryan Elias, Phil Price, Javan Sebastian, Tevita Ratuva, Blade Thomson, Kieran Hardy, Ryan Lamb, Corey Baldwin